British Rail Class 325 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 325 |
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Three Class 325 units together heading north through Crewe in July 2006.
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| In service | 1995– |
| Manufacturer | BREL York |
| Number built | 16 trainsets |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | FirstGBRf |
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| Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead lines or 750 V DC 3rd rail |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
The British Rail Class 325 is a dual-voltage alternating current (AC) electric multiple unit (EMU) train used for postal train services. Their cabs look similar to the Class 365 and Class 465 Networker units built around the same time. The Class 325 was British Rail's newest unit to take over parcels working on electrified lines.
Images for kids
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Mockup of Class 325 cab
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