British Rail Class 466

British Rail Class 466
Networker
Southeastern Class 466 at Ashford International
In service1993–present
ManufacturerMetro-Cammell
Built atWashwood Heath, Birmingham
Family nameNetworker
Replaced
Constructed1993–1994
Refurbished2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster
Number built43
Number in service30
SuccessorClass 707
Formation2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO
Fleet numbers466001–466043
Capacity168 seats
OwnersAngel Trains
Operators
DepotsSlade Green
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)
Width2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
Height3.77 m (12 ft 4 in)
DoorsDouble-leaf sliding plug
(2 per side per car)
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Weight
  • DM vehs.: 40.6 t (40.0 long tons; 44.8 short tons)
  • DT vehs.: 31.4 t (30.9 long tons; 34.6 short tons)
Traction systemGEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF
Traction motors4 × 3-phase AC
GEC Alsthom G352AY
Power output1,120 kW (1,500 hp)
Electric system(s)750 V DC third rail
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′
Bogies
  • Powered: SRP BP58
  • Unpowered: SRP BT49
Braking system(s)Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative
Safety system(s)
Coupling systemTightlock
Multiple workingWithin class, and with Class 465
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Class 466 750V DC third rail electric multiple unit (EMU) is a suburban EMU. It is a member of the Networker family of trains. 43 466 units were made. They were made by Metro-Cammell from 1993 to 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern, they are used in southeast London and Kent on the Southeastern network.

Fleet details

Units:
Class Operator Qty. Year built Cars per unit Unit numbers
466 Southeastern 30 1993–1994 2 466002–466003, 466006-466008, 466011–466012, 466014-466015, 466018–466023, 466025–466026, 466028–466029, 466031, 466034–466043[source?]
Stored 13 466001, 466005-466005, 466009-466010, 466013, 466016-466017, 466024, 466027, 466030, 466032-466033
Vehicle number ranges:
DMSO DTSO
64860–64902 78312–78354

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Class 466 - South Eastern". London: Angel Trains. Archived from the original on 2019-04-18.
  2. ↑ "Southeastern to bring Class 707s to London from Autumn 2021". RailAdvent. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. ↑ Pritchard, Robert (February 2025). "Slade Green: maintaining Southeastern's Metro Fleet". Today's Railways UK. No. 276. pp. 38–41.
  4. 1 2 Train Operating Manual: Classes 365, 465, 466. Harrogate: Connex South Eastern. January 1998. p.A.6.
  5. ↑ System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles in support of GM/RT2190 (PDF). London: Rail Safety and Standards Board. 22 June 2011. p. 4. SD001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  6. ↑ Russell, David (May 2024). "GTR to lease Class 379s from Porterbrook". Units. Rail Express. No. 336. p. 22.
  7. ↑ Butlin, Ashley (January 2025). "Multiple Units". Stock Update. The Railway Magazine. Vol. 171, no. 1486. p. 82.
  8. ↑ Hotchkiss, Jeremy (20 November 2019). "The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011 – Class 466 2020 accessibility deadline" (PDF). Letter to Angel Trains Limited. London: Department for Transport. RFSPEC 16/23/2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2023.