| British Rail Class 466 Networker | |
|---|---|
 Southeastern Class 466 at Ashford International | |
| In service | 1993–present |
| Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell |
| Built at | Washwood Heath, Birmingham |
| Family name | Networker |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 1993–1994[1] |
| Refurbished | 2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster |
| Number built | 43 |
| Number in service | 31 |
| Successor | Class 707[2] |
| Formation | 2 cars per unit: DMSO-DTSO[1] |
| Fleet numbers | 466001–466043 |
| Capacity | 168 seats[1] |
| Owners | Angel Trains[1] |
| Operators | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Width | 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)[1] |
| 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)[1] |
| Weight |
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| Traction system | GEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF |
| Traction motors | 4 × 3-phase AC[3] GEC Alsthom G352AY |
| Power output | 1,120 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′ |
| Bogies |
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| Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative |
| Safety system(s) | |
| Coupling system | Tightlock[4] |
| Multiple working | Within class, and with Class 465[3] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 466 Networker is a fleet of 43 electric multiple units that were built by Metro-Cammell in 1993 and 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Class 466 - South Eastern". London: Angel Trains. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Southeastern to bring Class 707s to London from Autumn 2021". RailAdvent. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ a b Train Operating Manual: Classes 365, 465, 466. Harrogate: Connex South Eastern. January 1998. p.A.6.
- ^ System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles in support of GM/RT2190 (PDF). London: Rail Safety and Standards Board. 22 June 2011. p. 4. SD001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2023.