| British Rail Class 333 | |
| File:333002 A Leeds.JPG WYPTE Metro Class 333 EMU No. 333002 arrives at Leeds | |
| In service | 2000 - Current |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Siemens AG and CAF |
| Refurbishment | 2008 - 2009 |
| Number built | 16 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 360 seats |
| Operator | Northern Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Weight | 186.4 t |
| Power output | 1.4 MW |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative air brake |
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|3mm=3 mm (0.118 in) |4mm=4 mm (0.157 in) |4.5mm=4.5 mm (0.177 in) |4.8mm=4.8 mm (0.189 in) |6.5mm=6.5 mm (0.256 in) |6.53mm=6.53 mm (0.257 in) |8mm=8 mm (0.315 in) |8.97mm=8.97 mm (0.353 in) |9mm=9 mm (0.354 in) |9.42mm=9.42 mm (0.371 in) |10.5mm=10.5 mm (0.413 in) |11.94mm=11.94 mm (0.470 in) |12mm=12 mm (0.472 in) |12.7mm=12.7 mm (0.5 in) |13mm=13 mm (0.512 in) |13.5mm=13.5 mm (0.531 in) |14mm=14 mm (0.551 in) |14.125mm=14.125 mm (0.556 in) |14.2mm=14.2 mm (0.559 in) |14.28mm=14.28 mm (0.562 in) |14.3mm=14.3 mm (0.563 in)|15.76mm=15.76 mm (0.620 in) |
The British Rail Class 333 electric multiple units were built by Siemens and are based on the Class 332 trains operated by Heathrow Express.
Description[]
Sixteen three-car units were introduced in 2000 by Northern Spirit then operated by Arriva Trains Northern and now by Northern Rail on the Wharfedale and Airedale lines in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England (between Leeds, Bradford Forster Square, Ilkley and Skipton). They are based at the Neville Hill depot in Leeds and painted in the livery of West Yorkshire Metro, the local passenger transport executive. Due to increased passenger numbers, the sets were lengthened to four cars, 333001 - 333008 in 2002 and 333009 - 333016 in 2003 - this was funded by Metro and the Strategic Rail Authority.[1] However, this funding ran out in 2007 and as a consequence of this the 4th carriages could have been removed.[2] Had this happened the 4 car 321s would have been removed from Doncaster services on to Wharfedale and/or Airdale services. This means that the fourth carriages on the 333s are now funded by South Yorkshire PTE, despite rarely running in the South Yorkshire to ensure that 4 car units are available on Doncaster services. Despite changes to the franchise, up until 2008 the units still carried the old 'combined' Northern Spirit and Metro livery of all over red with the large N vinyl. From summer 2008 a new livery has been introduced; again combining the current operator (Northern) and Metro.[3] Units 333 002 and 333 004 initially received the new livery by September 2008 but the finish of the vinyls was unsatisfactory. New vinyls were acquired and the whole fleet was reliveried by mid 2009.[4]
Performance[]
The units are capable of 100 mph, but the maximum speed on any part of the routes on which they operate is 90 mph; their brisk acceleration and high power makes them well-suited to commuter services with generally short distances between stations in the hilly part of Yorkshire in which they operate. They are fitted with standard class only 2+3 high-density seating, and each set has one toilet.
Fleet details[]
| Class | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. | Formation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 333/0 | Northern Rail | 16 | 2000 | 4 | 333001 - 333016 | DMSO-PTSO-TSO-DMSO |
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ Rail Working Group: Rolling Stock (PDF). West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority (2005-12-07). Retrieved on 2009-09-01.
- ↑ http://www.wyita.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/F933B535-7652-4C23-AB9C-6D4C7C798679/0/RWG6DECEMBER2005ITEM7.pdf,
- ↑ 333 Relivery. Northern Railways (2008-02-19). Retrieved on 2009-02-22.
- ↑ Template:Cite news
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