British Rail Class 398
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The Class 398 Citylink[7] is a fleet of 36 tram-train multiple units being built for Transport for Wales Rail by Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail.
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British Rail Class 398 Citylink | |
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In service | Expected in late 2024[1] |
Manufacturer | Stadler Rail |
Assembly | Stadler Rail Valencia SAU |
Built at | Valencia, Spain |
Family name | Citylink |
Replaced | |
Constructed | 2020–present[2] |
Number under construction | 36 |
Formation | 3 cars per unit |
Fleet numbers | 398001–398036 |
Capacity | 252 (126 seated, 126 standing) |
Owners | SMBC Leasing[3] |
Operators | Transport for Wales Rail |
Depots | Taff's Well[4] |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Train length | 40.07 m (131 ft 6 in) |
Width | 2.650 m (8 ft 8.3 in) |
Floor height | 915 mm (36 in) at doors |
Doors | Double-leaf sliding plug (1 per side per vehicle) |
Wheel diameter | 740 mm (29 in) |
Maximum speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
Traction motors | 4 × TSA TMR 42-31-4, each of 150 kW (201 hp)[5] |
Power output | 600 kW (805 hp) |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification | Bo′2′2′Bo′ |
Minimum turning radius | 25 m (82 ft) |
Multiple working | Within class |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
Notes/references | |
Sourced from [6] except where otherwise noted. |
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The units will be equipped with traction battery packages, allowing them to operate over non-electrified sections of track in addition to those with 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead supplies.[2]