British Rail Class 325
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The British Rail Class 325 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train owned by and operated for the Royal Mail to carry bulk mail. The class consists of four-car sets with dual-voltage 25 kV (AC) and 750 V (DC) power. While the Class 325 cabs bear a resemblance to the Networker family of DMUs and EMUs, the Class 325 is based on the Class 319.[1]
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British Rail Class 325 | |
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In service | 1995–present |
Manufacturer | ABB Transportation |
Built at | Derby Litchurch Lane Works |
Family name | BR Second Generation (Mark 3) |
Constructed | 1995–1996 |
Number built | 16 |
Number in service | 15 |
Number scrapped | 1 |
Formation | 4 cars per unit: DTV(A)-PMV-TAV-DTV(B)[1]: 10 |
Fleet numbers | 325001–325016 |
Capacity | 235 "York" trollies |
Owners | Royal Mail[2] |
Operators | DB Cargo UK |
Depots | Crewe IEMD |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Train length | 80.8 m (265 ft 1 in) |
Car length |
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Width | 2.82 m (9 ft 3 in) |
Height | 3.78 m (12 ft 5 in) |
Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Weight |
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Traction system | GTO thyristor |
Traction motors | 4 × GEC G315BZ[2] |
Power output | 990 kW (1,330 hp)[2] |
Electric system(s) | |
Current collector(s) |
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UIC classification | 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′ |
Bogies |
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Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (disc) |
Safety system(s) | |
Coupling system | Drop-head Buckeye |
Multiple working | Within class (up to 3 units total) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Notes/references | |
Data sourced from [1] except where otherwise noted. |
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