British Rail Class 195
| British Rail Class 195 | |
|---|---|
| In service | Due to enter service in 2017–2018 |
| Manufacturer | CAF |
| Family name | Civity |
| Replaced |
Class 142 Pacer Class 144 Pacer |
| Constructed | 2016– |
| Number under construction | 55 units to be built |
| Formation |
25 x 2-car units 30 x 3-car units |
| Capacity | TBC |
| Operator(s) | Northern |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) (Standard Gauge) |
The Class 195[1] is a class of diesel multiple unit being constructed for Arriva UK Trains subsidiary Northern by Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF. A total of 55 units are to be built which will be divided into 25 2-car units and 30 3-car units.
History
The announcement of the new trains was made by Arriva UK Trains when it was confirmed that they would become the next operator of the Northern franchise from 1 April 2016.[2] In early 2016 it was confirmed that Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF are to construct the new diesel powered trains which are planned to operate on Northern Connect regional express services from 2019 and allow for the replacement of Class 142 and Class 144 Pacer trains.[3]
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 195/0 | Northern | 25 | TBC | 2 | 195001–195025 |
| Class 195/1 | 30 | 3 | 195101–195130 |
See also
- British Rail Class 331 - The electric multiple unit variant of the CAF Civity UK platform also being built for Northern.
References
- ↑ "Long Term Passenger Rolling Stock Strategy for the Rail Industry, Fourth Edition, March 2016". Rail Delivery Group. Rail Delivery Group. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ↑ "Intention to award Northern franchise to Arriva". Arriva Rail North. Arriva Rail North. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ↑ "Arriva signs rolling stock contract for new Northern rail franchise". Arriva Rail North. Arriva Rail North. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
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