Скачать или смотреть Desiro City - A Train Of The Future (13/2/14)

As you all may be aware the new fleet of Desiro City trains for the Thameslink Network are currently under construction and are scheduled to be introduced from 2016 onwards. They will replace the current fleet of Class 319's and Electrostar units to create a uniform fleet. The Class 319's and Electrostars will be transferred to operate on other electrified routes.

With innovations such as fixed train length it will provide more space for commuters and other passengers thus creating more capacity.

A list of some specifications for the Class 700 are below:

Total fleet: 115 units (1140 Vehicles)

Formation: 60x 8 carriage (700/0)
55x 12 carriage (700/1)

Fleet Numbers: 700001 to 700060 (8 Car)
700101 to 700155 (12 Car)

Max Speed: 100 mph (161 km/h)

Electric Systems: 25kV AC Overhead
750 V DC Third Rail

Power Output: 3.3 MW (4,400 hp) (8 car, at wheel)
5.0 MW (6,700 hp) (12 car, at wheel)

In my opinion the Desiro City is a choice for the future for other routes in the UK that require a new build of commuter type rolling stock. Rivalry will come from Bombardier's Aventra units which will operate the new Crossrail Route.

I hope you enjoy my intro video on a future train for the UK Rail Network.