Class 320 Profile and Models
320306 at Whifflet in July 2015. ©Hugh Llewelyn
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The British Rail Class 320 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) passenger train found on the Strathclyde rail network in Central Scotland. They are mainly used on the North Clyde Line and the Argyle Line, but they can also be seen on Glasgow Central to Lanark and Cathcart Circle and Inverclyde Line services. The Class 320 uses alternating current (AC) overhead electrification. All Class 320s were refurbished by Wabtec Doncaster between February 2011 and October 2013 with an interior refit, underframe maintenance and relivery in Saltire colours. A second refurbishment programme took place between 2017 and 2019, focusing on the interior. A fleet of seven former London Midland Class 321/4 units were converted to Class 320/4 at Doncaster Wabtec works before being transferred to ScotRail between July 2015 and October 2016. The conversion included the removal of the TSOL trailer vehicle. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit - 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead |
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Builder |
BREL York Works |
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Build Dates |
1990 |
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Total Built |
34 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
3-car |
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Power Output |
1,438 hp |
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Top Speed |
90 to 100 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
230 seats |
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Operated By |
British Rail Abellio ScotRail First ScotRail National Express ScotRail |
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Main Duties |
Suburban Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |