Class 387 'Electrostar' Profile and Models
387127 at Redhill in March 2015. ©Joshua Brown
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The British Rail Class 387 Electrostar is a type of electric multiple unit passenger train built by Bombardier Transportation. They are part of the Electrostar family of trains. A total of 107 units were built, with the first train entering service with Thameslink in December 2014. The trains are currently in service with Great Western Railway, Govia Thameslink Railway, and Heathrow Express. The Class 387 is a variation of the Class 379 with dual-voltage capability which allows units to run on 750 V DC third rail, as well as use 25 kV AC OLE. The class were the final rolling stock orders from the Bombardier Electrostar family with 2,805 vehicles built over 18 years between 1999 and 2017. |
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Type of Unit |
Dual Voltage 3rd-Rail/ Overhead Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Bombardier |
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Build Dates |
2014 to 2017 |
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Total Built |
107 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
4-car |
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Power Output |
2,250hp |
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Top Speed |
110mph |
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Operated By |
c2c Gatwick Express Great Western Railway Great Northern Heathrow Express Thameslink |
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Main Duties |
Regional Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |
