British Rail Class 374
| British Rail Class 374 Eurostar e320 | |
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 Mock up of the unit at Kensington Gardens, London in October 2010 | |
| In service | from 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Family name | Siemens Velaro |
| Constructed | 2012 - 2015 |
| Number built | 10 trainsets |
| Formation | 16 cars |
| Capacity | 950 seats |
| Operators | Eurostar |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 400 metre (1312 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h (199 mph) |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 374 or Eurostar e320 train is an electric multiple unit that will operate on Eurostar's high speed network between Great Britain, France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel.[1] They are part of the Siemens Velaro family of high speed trains, however they have extra safety features to work through the Channel Tunnel.
The first units are currently on test at Siemens Wildenrath test track in Germany.[2]
Operators
Eurostar
Currently, Eurostar will be the sole operator of the units, and will use them to deliver additional capacity on their existing high speed routes from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord and Brussels Midi/Zuid. The units will also be used to expand the current destinations list, possibly to Amsterdam and other locations throughout France.
Fleet Details
| Class | No. built | Coaches | Operators | Services operated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 374 | 10 | 16 | Eurostar | London-Paris, London-Brussels, London-Disneyland |
See also
References
- ^ Railway Gazette 'Update on New Eurostar Trains' 12 October 2012
- ^ Today's Railways May 2013, Issue 137
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