British Rail Class 302 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 302 |
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Class 302 at Barking
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| In service | 1958 - 1999 |
| Manufacturer | BR Doncaster/York |
| Refurbishment | 1981 - 1982 (All) 1992 (4 mail conversions) |
| Number built | 112 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 Cars per Trainset |
| Capacity | 344 seats |
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| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight | 155 t |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead Originally = 6.25/25 KV |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm |
The British Rail Class 302 (pre-TOPS AM2) was a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) introduced between 1958 - 1960 for outer suburban passenger services on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway route. This class of multiple unit was constructed using the Mark 1 bodyshell and was slam door.
Images for kids
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302 244 with Class 504 DTSO
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302 203 at Barking on a Pitsea service in 1993
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No. 302990 in Royal Mail red at Ilford in 1989
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Preserved 302201 in 2019
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