Class 375 'Electrostar' Profile and Models

Class 375 'Electrostar'

375627 en route to London Victoria in January 2016. ©Train Photos

The British Rail Class 375 Electrostar is an electric multiple unit train that was built by Bombardier Transportation (previously Adtranz) at Derby Litchurch Lane Works, from 1999 to 2005. The class form part of the Electrostar family of units, which also includes classes 357, 376, 377, 378, 379 and 387, is the most numerous type of EMU introduced since the privatisation of British Rail. These units form the basis of Southeastern's mainline fleet. The class is used on services between London and Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Dover, Ramsgate, Chatham, Ashford, Maidstone and Canterbury. They have also been used on the Medway Valley and Sheerness lines. 

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

3rd-Rail Electric Multiple Unit
(375/6 units have pantographs)

Builder

Adtranz/ Bombardier

Build Dates

1999 to 2005

Total Built

140 sets

Coaches Per Unit

3 or 4-car

Power Output

1,300 to 2,000hp

Top Speed

100mph

Passenger Capacity

176 to 273 seats

Operated By

Connex
Southeastern

Main Duties

Regional Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

112 sets
(28 sets converted to Class 377)