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Class 465

The Class 465 Networker is a type of electric multiple unit built by Metro-Cammell, British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) and ABB Rail between 1991 and 1994. The type was originally operated by Network SouthEast; now all are with Southeastern.

 

A Southeastern Class 465 at Grove Park

 

Background & History


The Network SouthEast sector of British Rail began the planning for the development of the Class 465 Networker in 1988, and invited a tender for 710 of the units to be built. The Class 465 was introduced in order to replace the 41-year-old Class 415 (4EPB) slam-door EMUs.

 

The first unit was delivered in December 1991, and the last unit in April 1995. The units entered passenger service from 1 December 1992 with a ceremony at Cannon Street station, by Transport Secretary John MacGregor. As part of the privatisation of British Rail, the 97 465/0s and 465/1s were sold to Eversholt Rail Group and the 50 Class 465/2s to Angel Trains.

 

A Class 465 in Network SouthEast livery at Waterloo East in July 2003

 

All trains were originally supplied in the Network SouthEast livery and branded as the "Kent Link Networker". They have mostly used on suburban routes out of London Victoria, Charing Cross, Blackfriars, and Cannon Street to destinations in South London and Kent, and the first 20 Class 465/0s were repainted into the Connex South Eastern Yellow and Blue livery in 1998, the same livery as seen on the 16 Class 365s introduced in June 1997.

 

Some are scheduled to be replaced by Class 707s, with two hauled to Worksop for store by Harry Needle Railroad Company in June 2021.

 

Multiple manufacturers


Due to the size of the original order, British Rail approached two separate manufacturers to supply the new rolling stock. The first two sub-classes (designated 465/0 and 465/1) were built by BREL/ABB while the third sub-class (465/2) as well as the two-car Class 466 units were built by Metro-Cammell. Although built to the same specification and utilised interchangeably, there are subtle differences between the two fleets and they do not share common parts.

 

A Metro-Cammell unit (left) coupled with a BREL unit (right). BREL-built units have air vents above some saloon windows; Metro-Cammell units do not.

 

The maximum speed of the Class 465 is 75 mph (120 km/h), and they are designed only for 750 V DC third rail operation. A Solid State Traction Converter package controls three-phase AC traction motors, which allows for rheostatic or regenerative dynamic braking. Primary braking system is electro-pneumatically actuated disc brakes, which is blended with the Dynamic brakes. Tachometers on every axle of the unit provide for Wheel Slip/Slide Protection.

 

Traction equipment replacement


Plans were drawn up in 2007 to improve the reliability of the BREL and ABB units (Classes 465/0 and 465/1) by the installation of new traction equipment. The new package was developed and manufactured by Hitachi Rail. It was retrofitted across all 97 465/0 and 465/1 trains over the course of 2009/2010. Brush Traction, the supplier/manufacturer of the original traction equipment, worked as consultants to assist in retro-fitting the new equipment.

 

Refurbishment


In 2005, the first 34 465/2 units (465201-465234) were given an extensive refurbishment at Doncaster Works. This included new interior panelling, new flooring, new lighting, new seat moquette (in the same grey and blue design as on the Class 375 Electrostar units), and the addition of a new first class seating area at the front and rear of the units, amongst other changes. This was done to allow them to be transferred to outer-suburban routes alongside the Class 375s. They would be replaced on inner suburban services by Class 376s. They were reclassified as a separate sub-fleet designated 465/9 (465901–465934) and replaced the remaining Class 423 slam-door stock. The last train in the Network SouthEast livery was repainted in September 2007.

 

Between 2010 and 2012, all Class 465/0 and 465/1s had an overhaul by RailCare of their door systems, air systems, couplings and trailer bogies. It was also at this time that all of the seats were given a retrim in Southeastern current mauve and blue seat moquette.

 

A further refresh of the entire Class 465 fleet took place gradually from 2016. This included the installation of new wheelchair spaces and fully accessible toilets, more handrails, and tactile floor surfaces in the vestibule areas, and louder, more audible door alarms. This was done in order to maintain RVAR (Railway Vehicle Accessibility Regulations) compliance. The Metro-Cammell units also had new doors fitted.

Class 465

Type Electric Multiple Unit
In service 1 December 1992 – present
Manufacturer

British Rail Engineering Limited

ABB Transportation

Metro-Cammell

Built at

York Carriage Works (BREL/ABB)

Washwood Heath (Metro-Cammell)

Family name Networker
Replaced

Class 415

Class 416

Class 423

Constructed 1991–1994
Refurbished

2005 (465/2 conversion to /9)

2010–2012

2016

Number built 147
Number in service 121
Successor Class 707
Capacity (465/0) 334 seats
Capacity (465/1) 334 seats
Capacity (465/2) 331 seats
Capacity (465/9) 319 seats
Owners

Angel Trains

Eversholt Rail Group

Operators

Current: Southeastern

Former: Network SouthEast

Former: Connex South Eastern

Former: South Eastern Trains

Former: Southeastern (Govia)

Car body construction Aluminium
Car length (DM vehs.) 20.89 m (68 ft 6 in)
Car length (Trailers) 20.06 m (65 ft 10 in)
Width 2.81 m (9 ft 3 in)
Height 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in)
Doors Double-leaf sliding plug (2 per side per car)
Maximum speed 75 mph (121 km/h)
Traction motors

8 × 3-phase AC

465/0 & /1: Brush Traction TIM970

465/2 & /9: GEC Alsthom G352AY

Power output 2,240 kW (3,000 hp)
Acceleration 0.98 m/s2 (3.2 ft/s2)
Electric system(s) 750 V DC third rail
Current collector(s) Contact shoe
Bogies (465/0 & /1)

Powered: BREL P3

Unpowered: BREL T3

Bogies (465/2 & /9)

Powered: SRP BP58

Unpowered: SRP BT49

Braking system(s) Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative
Safety system(s)

AWS

TPWS

Coupling system Tightlock
Multiple working Within class, and with Class 466

 

The refreshed interior of a Southeastern Class 465.

 


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