British Rail Class 711
| British Rail Class 711 Aventra | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation |
| Built at | Derby Litchurch Lane Works |
| Family name | Aventra |
| Constructed | 2019- |
| Number under construction | 6 sets |
| Formation | 10 carriages per set |
| Operator(s) | c2c |
| Depot(s) | East Ham |
| Line(s) served | LTS Line |
| Specifications | |
| Doors | Plug, 2 sets of doors per carriage |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 kmh) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC (OHLE) |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 711[1] is a class of Aventra electric multiple units being built for c2c by Bombardier Transportation's Derby Litchurch Lane Works. They are due to enter service in 2021 on the London, Tilbury and Southend Line.
History
In 2016, c2c took possession of a total of six new 4-car Class 387 EMUs in order to begin implementing enhancements to its services on the London, Tilbury and Southend line. At the same time, the operator announced plans to tender for the procurement of a further 68 vehicles, divided into 17 4-car units, as part of its Essex Thameside franchise agreement.[2]
In 2017, c2c subsequently announced it had reached agreement with Bombardier to obtain 60 vehicles from its Aventra product range, formed into six 10-car trains, to enter service in approximately 2021.[3]
Features
The Class 711 will feature Wi-Fi, plug sockets and air conditioning.[3]
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | No. built | Year built | Cars per set | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 711 | c2c | 6 | 2019-2021 | 10 | TBC |
References
- ↑ "Passenger specifications for SWR Class 701s". Rail (846): 32. 14 February 2018.
- ↑ "c2c welcomes first '387s'". Modern Railways. 27 October 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- 1 2 "Bombardier to supply Aventra EMUs to c2c". Railway Gazette. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2018.