Class 334 'Coradia Juniper' Profile and Models
334038 at Edinburgh Waverley in April 2013. ©Cal Smith
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The British Rail Class 334 is a suburban electric multiple unit passenger train built by Alstom in Birmingham. They are part of Alstom's Coradia Juniper family of trains, along with Classes 458 and 460. The trains are operated by ScotRail and mainly run on the North Clyde Line on Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh, Springburn - Milngavie and Airdrie - Balloch services. However, they can also sometimes be seen on the Argyle Line on Dalmuir/Milngavie to Whifflet/Motherwell/Larkhall/Cumbernauld services. They were ordered by SPT/ScotRail (when part of National Express) for outer-suburban services in Glasgow. In 2023 Alstom was awarded a contract by Eversholt Rail to overhaul the Class 334 fleet. The work, with a contract value of £12 million, will be carried out at Polmadie Depot and is planned to start in January 2024. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit - 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead |
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Builder |
Alstom |
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Build Dates |
1999 to 2002 |
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Total Built |
40 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
3-car |
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Power Output |
1,448 hp |
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Top Speed |
90 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
183 seats |
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Operated By |
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 |