British Rail Class 195

The British Rail Class 195 Civity[10] is a class of diesel multiple-unit passenger train manufactured by CAF for Eversholt Rail Group and currently operated by Northern Trains. A total of 58 units have been built; 25 two-car units and 33 three-car units.[11][4] The class is almost identical to the Class 331 also produced by CAF, which is the electric version of the Class 195, differing only in traction type and (in some units) vehicle formation.

British Rail Class 195 Civity
195101 at Lancaster in December 2019
Interior of a Class 195 unit
In service1 July 2019 – present [1]
ManufacturerCAF
Built atIrun, Spain[2]
Newport, Wales[3]
Family nameCivity
ReplacedClass 142
Class 144
Class 150
Class 153
Class 155
Class 156
Class 158
Class 185
Constructed2017–2020
Number built58 units[4]
Formation25 x 2-car units
DMSO+DMSOL (195/0)
33 x 3-car units
DMSO+MS+DMSOL (195/1)
Fleet numbers195001–195025 (195/0)
195101–195133 (195/1)
Capacity124 seats (195/0)
204 seats (195/1)[5]
Operator(s)Northern Trains
Depot(s)Newton Heath TMD
Specifications
Train length48.05 m (157 ft 7 3⁄4 in) (195/0)
71.4 m (234 ft 3 in) (195/1)
Car lengthDMSL & DMS: 24.03 m (78 ft 10 in)
MS: 23.35 m (76 ft 7 1⁄4 in)[6]
Width2.712 m (8 ft 10 3⁄4 in)
Height3.85 m (12 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
Maximum speed100 mph (161 km/h)[6]
Axle loadDMSL: 10.91 t (10.74 long tons; 12.03 short tons)
MS: 10.24 t (10.08 long tons; 11.29 short tons)
DMS: 10.94 t (10.77 long tons; 12.06 short tons)
Prime mover(s)One per car, Rolls-Royce MTU 6H1800R85L[7]
Engine type13-litre 6-cylinder turbo-Diesel[8]
Power output523 hp (390 kW) per engine[9]
TransmissionZF EcoLife 6-speed
Accelerationmax. 0.83 m/s/s (3.0 km/(h⋅s); 1.9 mph/s)[6]
Multiple workingWithin class
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) (standard gauge)

The units were originally due to enter service in December 2018 alongside the Class 331 units, however, they were instead first introduced on 1 July 2019 under previous operator Arriva Rail North on the Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street via Warrington, and Manchester Airport to Barrow-in-Furness routes.[12] All units are expected in service by June 2020 and will work across all non-electrified routes across the Northern network.

History

The introduction of new rolling stock for the Northern franchise was fuelled by the need to phase out the aged and unpopular Pacer trains by 2020. The tender for the then-new franchise in 2015 originally permitted the continued use of Pacer trains, as it was judged by the Department for Transport (DfT) that a new rolling stock order represented "poor value for money.".[13] However the House of Commons Transport Select Committee described the continued use of Pacer trains as "unacceptable" and recommended that the Secretary of State use franchise specification power to include the need for a new rolling stock order.[14] Subsequently, the then Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin issued a ministerial directive in February 2015 to force the new franchise to include a new rolling stock order as part of the franchise agreement, which would enable the Pacer trains to be phased out.[15]

The announcement of the new trains was made by now-previous operator Arriva UK Trains when it was confirmed that it would become the next operator of the Northern franchise (after Serco-Abellio) from 1 April 2016.[16] The Class 195 order was based on Arriva's belief that the ageing and dilapidated state of rolling stock in Northern England was an inherent obstacle to enticing new passengers - particularly those in cars - and that investing in new modern trains represented the best long-term strategy for enabling passenger growth.[11][17]

CAF was selected by Arriva, as it was the only manufacturer able to build both Diesel and electric (Class 331) multiple units from the same platform, Civity, thus increasing familiarity for drivers and reducing maintenance costs once in operation.[11] Bombardier made a bid to produce electric Aventra units but was unable to offer a sister Diesel unit which Arriva required.[18] Furthermore, Bombardier already had a long order book for Aventra units and Arriva believed that CAF was in a stronger position to guarantee on-time delivery of the units.[18]

Construction of the bodyshells of the 195s began in Zaragoza in July 2017.[19] The wheelsets were constructed in Beasain and final assembly of the units took place in Irun.[20] The first completed Class 195 began undergoing tests at the Velim test track in May 2018.[21] The first unit arrived in England in June 2018[22] and testing on the main line began in September 2018.[23]

Description
See also: British Rail Class 331

Arriva stated its aim for a "step-change in quality" for the new trains when compared with older trains in the Northern fleet such as the Pacers and Sprinters.[24] The interior, layout and driver cab of the Class 195 (DMU) are completely identical to their sister units, the Class 331 (EMU) with the only difference being power generation and drivetrain.[25]

The 195s have a ⅓-⅔ door arrangement, and a top speed limited to 100 mph. The units have air conditioning, power sockets, one toilet per train[26], open gangways between individual carriages, passenger compartment CCTV, provision for wheelchair passengers and a WiFi system. All trains are fitted with an automated audio information system, as well as display screens - six in each carriage ensuring all passengers have an unobstructed view to at least one. These screens convey a variety of information from station arrival times and informing alighting passengers when they need to be in a different carriage due to platforms being too short to accommodate the train.[27]

Northern selected a "wide and spacious" vestibule area to allow for quicker passenger flows when boarding and disembarking to minimise dwell times and thus reduce delays.[28] The large spaces around the doors create a highly-flexible space, with flip-down seats for quiet times of day, and ample standing space in times of overcrowding where the objective is to ensure that all passengers can board.[29] Since the units are not fitted with fixed luggage racks (as these often reduce capacity on peak-time commuter trains) the space by the doors can also be used to store luggage and prams - thus not impacting on the capacity of the train or safety of passengers wishing to alight or board. In maintaining an objective for the interior to be spacious, seats are cantilevered off the body frame and there are no internal doors, with open gangways between carriages.[30]

The units are designed with a projected lifespan of 35 years and it is planned they will operate beyond 2050 with maintenance and refurbishment.[31] An included feature is a digital seat reservation system, however this is to future-proof the train and Northern do not envisage using it on many, if any routes. Although the vast majority of services will operate as 3- or 4-car formations, some 3-car units will be doubled up to form 6-car services, such as the route between Manchester Airport and Liverpool via Warrington Central. As a result, they are fitted with Automatic Selective Door Operation (ASDO) for use on routes where station platform lengths are not sufficient to fully accommodate the train. This ASDO system is linked to an automated system which informs the passengers through both audio announcements and the passenger information screens located in each saloon.

Operators

Northern Trains

On 1 March 2020 the Northern franchise was taken over by Northern Trains.[32] All Class 195 units transferred to Northern Trains on 1 March 2020 along with the rest of the Northern fleet.

Named units
  • 195104 – Deva Victrix[33]
  • 195111 – Key Worker[34]
  • 195116 – Proud To Be Northern[35]
  • 195128 – Calder Champion[36]

Fleet details

Originally, 25x2-car and 30x3-car units were ordered; in November 2018 it was announced that an additional 3x3-car units had been ordered.[37]

Class Operator Number Year Built Cars Unit nos.
Class 195/0 Northern Trains 25 2017-2020 2 195001–195025
Class 195/1 33 3 195101–195133
Northern Trains Class 195/0
Northern Trains Class 195/1

See also

References
  1. "Northern launches new £500m fleet of 101 trains". BBC News. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  2. Clinnick, Richard (31 January 2018). "Northern unveils its first new CAF-built train". Rail. Peterborough.
  3. Clinnick, Richard (23 October 2018). "Northern to introduce first new trains from December". Rail. Peterborough. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  4. "UK railway news round-up". Railway Gazette. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  5. "Northern Franchise Agreement" (PDF). Gov.uk. Eversheds LLP. 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
  6. "Class 195". Eversholt Rail. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  7. "140 MTU PowerPacks from Rolls-Royce for CAF regional trains in the North of England" (Press release). MTU. 3 February 2017. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017.
  9. "Engines ordered for Civity UK DMUs". Railway Gazette International. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  10. "Long Term Passenger Rolling Stock Strategy for the Rail Industry, Fourth Edition, March 2016". Rail Delivery Group. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  11. Shirres, David (3 April 2018). "Northern's trains from Spain". Railway Engineer. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  12. @northernassist (28 November 2018). "#ProudToBeHelping" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 December 2018 – via Twitter.
  13. "McLoughlin overrules officials who called Pacer replacement 'poor value'". Rail Technology Magazine. 27 February 2015.
  14. "Proposals to withdraw Pacer trains by 2020". House of Commons. 27 February 2015.
  15. "Pacer vehicles withdrawal: confirming the ministerial direction". gov.uk. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  16. "Intention to award Northern franchise to Arriva". Arriva Rail North. Archived from the original on 17 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  17. "Northern's new trains set to trigger fleet rejuvenation". Rail Magazine. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018. However, Northern believes that withdrawal of the Pacers by the end of next year means attention will then turn to the quality of the remaining trains. There is concern that Class '150', ‘155’ and ‘156’ DMUs dating from 1985 onwards will still be in traffic into the next decade, and the operator believes the standards set by the new ‘195’ and ‘331’ fleets will generate an evaluation of what is on offer.
  18. Lea, Robert (23 January 2016). "Spain wins £490m race to replace unloved Pacer". The Times of London. Retrieved 15 September 2018. However, the Arriva order needed a substantial number of diesel trains, too, because so much of the network in the north is not electrified. It is understood that Bombardier declined to bid for the diesel train sets. The Spanish acquisition is likely to have been determined by CAF’s ability to deliver the trains more quickly than rivals.
  19. "CAF begins production of new trains for Northern".
  20. RAIL magazine issue 823
  21. Barrow, Keith (8 May 2018). "First CAF Civity EMU for Northern on test at Velim". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  22. "First of Northern's £500m Class 195 train fleet arrives in the UK". Railway Technology. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  23. Clinnick, Richard (15 September 2018). "CAF DMUs for Northern begin main line testing". Rail Magazine. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  24. "Arriva signs rolling stock contract for new Northern rail franchise". Northern. 1 April 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
  25. Shires, David (3 April 2018). "Northern's trains from Spain". Rail Engineer. Retrieved 2 November 2019. Other than their power source and drive train, the Class 195 and 331 units are virtually identical.
  26. https://busandtrainuser.com/2019/07/10/new-trains-in-2019-6-northerns-class-195-and-331/ only one toilet per train
  27. Clinnick, Richard (9 September 2019). "FROM THE ARCHIVES: On their way to Northern". Rail Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2019. Customer Information Screens are being fitted. Hyde says these will display live information supplied by the Darwin system, enabling passengers to access the latest travel details not just for the service they are on, but also elsewhere on the network (should that be required)
  28. Shires, David (3 April 2018). "Northern's trains from Spain". Rail Engineer. Retrieved 2 November 2019. The electrically powered double-leaf sliding plug doors are at 1/3 and 2/3 car door positions and have large vestibules to provide good movement within the coach to minimise dwell times
  29. "New trains in 2019 6: Northern's Class 195 and 331". busandtrainuser. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2019. Aside from the seats and tables one noticeable feature as you board are the wide doorway vestibule areas leading into the saloon but the area is also useful to store over-sized suitcases passengers now wheel around especially on the Airport run as well as prams. It’s a good idea and works well on Thameslink where there’s a very wide area around each set of doors.
  30. Bigland, Paul (28 June 2019). "Rolling blog: New trains for Northern". paulbigland.blog. Retrieved 2 November 2019. Looking through the gangway into the next car. There are no internal doors, giving a feeling of spaciousness
  31. Shires, David (3 April 2018). "Northern's trains from Spain". Rail Engineer. Retrieved 2 November 2019. They have a 35-year design life.
  32. "Troubled rail firm Northern brought under government control". The Guardian. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  33. Holmes, David (14 October 2019). "New 100mph trains to operate on Chester to Leeds route". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  34. @northernassist (23 March 2020). "#ProudToBeHelping" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  35. Bendall, Simon; Nicholls, Mark (September 2019). "Fleet Review". Railways Illustrated. No. 199. p. 18.
  36. "Calder Valley sees latest launch of Northern's new trains". Northern. Northern. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  37. https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/uk-railway-news-round-up-87.html extra 3x3-car ordered
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.