Class 707 'Desiro City' Profile and Models
707003 at Clapham Junction in December 2016. ©Geof Sheppard
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In September 2014, South West Trains (SWT) announced plans to procure 30 five-car trains to expand its fleet to take advantage of significant infrastructure improvements that would allow the operation of ten-car trains. The Class 707 was the second product purchased for use on the British network from the Desiro City range, following the purchase of the Class 700 for Thameslink. All are leased from rolling stock company (ROSCO) Angel Trains. Initially leased by South West Trains, its franchise successor South Western Railway began phasing them out of their network. Since September 2021, 18 have entered service with Southeastern. The remaining 12 will be transferred to Southeastern in August 2022. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Siemens Mobility |
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Build Dates |
2015 to 2018 |
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Total Built |
30 sets |
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Power Output |
1,600 hp |
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Top Speed |
100 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
275 seats |
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Operated By |
Southeastern South Western Railway |
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Main Duties |
Local passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |