| British Rail Class 717 | |
| In service | Due to enter service from 2018 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Siemens Mobility |
| Built at | Krefeld, Germany |
| Family name | Desiro City |
| Replaced | Template:Brc (from 2018) |
| Constructed | TBC |
| Number under construction | 25 units to be built |
| Formation | 25 x 6-car units |
| Fleet numbers | 717001–717025 |
| Capacity | TBC |
| Operator | Great Northern |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | TBC |
| Car length | Template:Convert/m |
| Width | Template:Convert/m |
| Maximum speed | TBC |
| Weight | TBC |
| Power output | TBC |
| Electric system(s) | Template:25 kV 50 Hz Catenary 750 V DC Third rail |
| Current collection method | Pantograph (AC) Contact shoe (DC) |
| Gauge | Template:Track gauge |
The Class 717[1] is a class of electric multiple unit being constructed for Great Northern by German rolling stock manufacturer Siemens for services from Moorgate, London. A total of 25 6-car units are to be built.
History[]
Upon winning the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) announced that it would seek to replace the existing Template:BRC units (which are currently 40 years old as of 2016) currently operating on services to and from Moorgate, with up to 25 six-car units intended to be procured.[2] In December 2015 GTR announced that it had selected Siemens to provide this new fleet as a follow-on order from the main Class 700 order - with entry into service expected from 2018.[3]
The order was finalised in February 2016.[4]
Fleet details[]
| Class | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 717 | Great Northern | 25 | TBC | 6 | 717001–717025 |
See also[]
- British Rail Class 700 - A unit based on the Desiro City platform being constructed for Thameslink.
- British Rail Class 707 - A unit based on the Desiro City platform being constructed for South West Trains.
References[]
- ↑ New Govia Thameslink Railway trains to be Class 717s. RAIL magazine. Retrieved on 9 June 2016.
- ↑ Thameslink Franchise operator announced. rail.co.uk. Retrieved on 14 April 2016.
- ↑ Siemens selected to supply Moorgate suburban EMU fleet. Railway Gazette. Retrieved on 14 April 2016.
- ↑ GTR strikes £200m-plus deal for new train fleet serving City of London. Siemens UK. Retrieved on 14 April 2016.
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