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The Class 185 (branded by its operators as the Pennine Class 185) is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens in Germany for the British train operating company TransPennine Express. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1097, 645 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): British Rail British Rail Class 185 TransPennine Express User:AA Milne/British Rail Network Metadata This file contains...
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Introduction
Fifty-one of these three-carriage units are in operation, and have replaced the Transpennine Express Class 158 and Class 175 fleets (a small number of Class 170 units have been acquired for services to Hull). The trains are members of the Desiro family, of which electric variants are already serving in Britain as classes 350, 360, 444, and 450.
These trains are powered by Cummins QSK19 engines rated at 750bhp, the same as the Class 220 engine. TransPennine Express (TPE) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. ...
A British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1989-92 by BREL at Derby Works. ...
The Class 175 ‘Coradia’ is a model of diesel multiple unit passenger train used in the United Kingdom. ...
The Class 170 Turbostar is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Derby Litchurch Lane Works, England. ...
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350120 passing Kingsthorpe, just north of Northampton station, on the 22nd April 2007, with a Birmingham bound service 350110 at Stafford departing for Birmingham, 29 October 2005 The British Rail Class 350 Desiro electrical multiple units were built by Siemens AG from 2004-2005. ...
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A Class 220 Voyager at Bristol. ...
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Operations As of December 2006, most services on North West, North and South Transpennine routes are Class 185 traction, except for the Manchester Piccadilly - Hull service, which is booked to be a Class 170 on most services. This is due to the speed and weight problems which are detailed below, but comes as a disappointment to many passengers using the Manchester - Hull service. The 158s have now been cascaded to South West Trains in exchange for six Class 170 tubostars for workings on the Hull line. The Class 170 Turbostar is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Derby Litchurch Lane Works, England. ...
South West Trains (SWT) is a train operating company operating in the United Kingdom, providing train services to the south-west of London, chiefly in Greater London and the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire and Wiltshire (the area largely covered before 1923 by the London and South...
The class 185 trains are designed to be faster at climbing hills, and have a maximum speed of 100 mph. TransPennine Express expect these faster trains to be able to make up time more easily should they be delayed.
In addition, due to their higher axle weight and route availability, which is RA 5 compared to the RA 2 of a Class 158, they are too heavy to run at the faster speed limits designed for lighter trains that are in place on many parts of the TransPennine network. Therefore they can only run at the lower standard speed limits. Due to the higher acceleration of the Class 185 they are still able to run to the Class 158 timings on these routes. Route Availability is a system by which railway lines in the United Kingdom are graded. ...
A British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1989-92 by BREL at Derby Works. ...
TransPennine Express have chosen four members of staff to provide the voices for the onboard announcements. They were picked for their ‘friendly’ accents in a company competition.
The first units were delivered from Siemens in the old First livery, these were converted to the new First 'Dynamic lines' livery using vinyl wraps upon arrival in the United Kingdom. Later arrivals were delivered blank and vinyled at Ardwick Depot, Manchester. A light rail vehicle wrapped in an iPod advertisement Wrap advertising is the practice of completely covering (wrapping) a vehicle in an advertisement or livery. ...
Future operations On 31 October 2006, it was announced that from December 2007, subject to contract, TransPennine Express will operate frequent services between Manchester Airport and Glasgow/Edinburgh, replacing the current Manchester Piccadilly-Scotland service provided by Virgin Cross Country. It was announced that the 100 mph Class 185s would be used to run the services, replacing the faster Class 220s and 221s currently used by Virgin, although there is currently much debate over whether they will have enough units to cover a frequent service to Scotland, and whether the 100mph units can be effectively timetabled to fit in with Virgin West Coast's 125mph Class 390-operated service on the predominantly double track WCML north of Preston.
A major uncertainty at the moment is if the 3-car 185 fleet will be able to cope with the growth in passenger numbers in the future. The addition of a fourth coach into some of the new trains is a possibility and has been mentioned regularly by many sources, but the government are still assessing TransPennine Express's long-term viability before any more money is committed to the franchise.
Response The 185s are attracting a mixed response from passengers and TransPennine Express staff members. Compromises have clearly been made between their role as long-distance inter-regional trains (for example Manchester Airport to Newcastle is about three and a quarter hours) and their more commuter-oriented use by relatively short-distance commuters in peak hours (e.g. the Liverpool-Warrington-Manchester and Huddersfield-Dewsbury-Leeds-Garforth-York corridors). The "inter city"-style 2+1 first class seating, electrical power outlets throughout the train, large windows with excellent seat alignment, and the improved seating in standard class have attracted much favourable comment. The luggage space on the 185s is not as suitable for larger suitcases as on the 158s.
General ambience The general ambience of the trains is rather more commuter-like than the 158s, with wide double doors at 1/3 and 2/3 of the way down the carriages (rather than the usual long-distance train narrow doors at the carriage ends) and increased standing room.
The loss of seats relative to an equivalent three-coach 158 means that more passengers have to stand at peak times.
The air conditioning on board these trains has, in the past, attracted many complaints from passengers as it was simply set too cold. It is also rather noisy and draughty. However, a software modification has now been completed and the temperature is somewhat improved. Complaints from passengers regarding the temperature have decreased.
Engine and ride quality The Cummins QSK19 engines have proven to be both very thirsty in terms of fuel and oil, using both to excess. As of January 2007, the oil usage was approximately 2.5 gallons per engine per day, hence many of the units having oil splattered up the side of them. A crankcase breather modification is in progress to address this issue. This article is about the diesel engine manufacturer. ...
Another disadvantage is the higher noise levels of these engines compared to the older 158 units. This is noticeable on board especially within first class and certainly on the platform, but the real impact is felt by people living near the line. It is made worse still by the 'triple-peaking' effect as the train passes, due to the three motors on each traction unit.
Opening the Doors Many passengers get annoyed by how long it takes staff to open the doors on some trains. It will often take upto a minute after the train stops before the guard manages to open them successfully, often because they are in the wrong part of the train and have to walk down to a control panel. This can make the trains late or lead to less time for boarding/alighting. The main reason for this is due to there only being 2 places to operate the doors from.
Features of the Pennine Class 185 trains Source: TPE on-board magazine - Carriages with more space, enhanced lighting, increased legroom and wider doors
- More tip-up seats, and all seats aligned to windows
- Laptop/mobile phone charging sockets in First Class and at table bays in Standard Class
- Fully reclining seats in First Class, in 2+1 layout rather than 2+2 in the 158s they're replacing.
- Dedicated wheelchair areas and disabled toilets with additional capacity for bicycles
- New catering trolley service (already in operation)
- New electric heating and air conditioning systems
- Trains will be pre-cooled / heated at the depot ready for service
- New onboard passenger information system with up-to-date travel information and announcements
- Onboard CCTV and emergency call points
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Builder: Metropolitan Cammell Introduced: 1957 Coupling Code: Blue Square Engines: Rolls Royce 180hp Body: 57ft x 9ft 3in Transmission: Standard mechanical Based on Class 101/2s, but with different engines. ...
Built by Cravens Ltd, Sheffield Introduced: 1960 Coupling Code: Blue Square Body: 57ft 6in x 9ft 3in Engines: Rolls Royce of 238hp Transmission: Standard Mechanical (112) Hydraulic (113) This Class used the standard Cravens body used for Class 105s but had a single Rolls-Royce engine of 238hp per car...
Built by Cravens Ltd, Sheffield Introduced: 1960 Coupling Code: Blue Square Body: 57ft 6in x 9ft 3in Engines: Rolls Royce of 238hp Transmission: Standard Mechanical (112) Hydraulic (113) This Class used the standard Cravens body used for Class 105s but had a single Rolls-Royce engine of 238hp per car...
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Built by BR Derby Introduced: 1960 Coupling Code: Blue Square Body: 63ft 6in x 9ft 3in Engines: BUT (Leyland Albion) of 230hp Transmission: Standard mechanical These 41 high density sets operated the outer-suburban services from Marylebone to Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Banbury, which were known as the Chiltern Lines. ...
Set T326, formed vehicles 51131 and 51321, at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. ...
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The Class 120, were a cross-country DMU in three carriage formation, built at the Swindon Works of British Railways. ...
Chiltern Railways operate a single Class 121 Bubble Car on Aylesbury to Princes Risborough shuttles. ...
Parcels Use Three Scottish Region cars (55013-55015) were converted to carry parcels traffic and were reclassified Class 131, though the vehicles themselves were not renumbered. ...
The Class 123 was a design of Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail in 1963. ...
The Class 124 was a class of initially six car Diesel Multiple Units used and built specifically for the trans-pennine route. ...
The Class 125 was a design of three car Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail in 1958. ...
Swindon Inter-City 3-car sets Introduced : 1957 (Edinburgh - Glasgow & Western Region) and 1959 (Glasgow - Ayr - Stranraer) Coupling Code : White Circle Engines : BUT (AEC) 150hp Body : 64ft 1/2 in x 9ft 3in Transmission : Standard mechanical The introduction of what became the Class 126 diesel multiple units originated in a...
Class 127, no, 51625 at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst on display at the Railcar 50 event. ...
The Class 128 is a design of Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail. ...
The Class 129 was a class of single-car Diesel Multiple Unit built in 1955 for British Rail. ...
Set T326, formed vehicles 51131 and 51321, at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. ...
Parcels Use Three Scottish Region cars (55013-55015) were converted to carry parcels traffic and were reclassified Class 131, though the vehicles themselves were not renumbered. ...
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Chiltern Railways operate a single Class 121 Bubble Car on Aylesbury to Princes Risborough shuttles. ...
Parcels Use Three Scottish Region cars (55013-55015) were converted to carry parcels traffic and were reclassified Class 131, though the vehicles themselves were not renumbered. ...
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Builder: Metropolitan Cammell Introduced: 1957 Coupling Code: Blue Square Engines: Rolls Royce 180hp Body: 57ft x 9ft 3in Transmission: Standard mechanical Based on Class 101/2s, but with different engines. ...
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Set T326, formed vehicles 51131 and 51321, at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. ...
Built by BR Derby Introduced: 1960 Coupling Code: Blue Square Body: 63ft 6in x 9ft 3in Engines: BUT (Leyland Albion) of 230hp Transmission: Standard mechanical These 41 high density sets operated the outer-suburban services from Marylebone to Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Banbury, which were known as the Chiltern Lines. ...
Set T326, formed vehicles 51131 and 51321, at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. ...
51402 at Northampton & Lamport Railway. ...
Built by BR Derby Introduced: 1960 Coupling Code: Blue Square Body: 63ft 6in x 9ft 3in Engines: BUT (Leyland Albion) of 230hp Transmission: Standard mechanical These 41 high density sets operated the outer-suburban services from Marylebone to Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Banbury, which were known as the Chiltern Lines. ...
Built by Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. ...
The Class 120, were a cross-country DMU in three carriage formation, built at the Swindon Works of British Railways. ...
The Class 124 was a class of initially six car Diesel Multiple Units used and built specifically for the trans-pennine route. ...
The Class 123 was a design of Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail in 1963. ...
The Class 123 was a design of Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail in 1963. ...
The Class 125 was a design of three car Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail in 1958. ...
Class 127, no, 51625 at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15th October 2004, whilst on display at the Railcar 50 event. ...
Swindon Inter-City 3-car sets Introduced : 1957 (Edinburgh - Glasgow & Western Region) and 1959 (Glasgow - Ayr - Stranraer) Coupling Code : White Circle Engines : BUT (AEC) 150hp Body : 64ft 1/2 in x 9ft 3in Transmission : Standard mechanical The introduction of what became the Class 126 diesel multiple units originated in a...
Swindon Inter-City 3-car sets Introduced : 1957 (Edinburgh - Glasgow & Western Region) and 1959 (Glasgow - Ayr - Stranraer) Coupling Code : White Circle Engines : BUT (AEC) 150hp Body : 64ft 1/2 in x 9ft 3in Transmission : Standard mechanical The introduction of what became the Class 126 diesel multiple units originated in a...
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(pre-TOPS): | British United Traction · Derby Lightweight · Metro-Cammell · Railbus · GWR Railcars · LMS Railcars The Total Operations Processing System, better known by its initials TOPS, is a computer system for managing the locomotives and rolling stock (railroad cars) owned by a rail system. ...
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In 1955, Metropolitan-Cammell produced its first lightweight Diesel multiple units, the prototypes of what were to become British Rails most successful and longest-lived First Generation DMU type, the Class 101. ...
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In 1933, the Great Western Railway introduced the first of what was to become a very successful series of railcars, which survived in regular use into the 1960s, when they were replaced with the new British Rail First Generation type Diesel multiple units. ...
The London, Midland and Scottish Railway purchased three four-wheel diesel railcars from Leyland in 1933. ...
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The British Rail Class 155 Super-Sprinter is a diesel multiple unit. ...
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Class 157 was the designation applied to a range of Diesel multiple unit trains planned for regional use, in particular for the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive. ...
A British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1989-92 by BREL at Derby Works. ...
The British Rail Class 159 Express Sprinter (also known as South Western Turbo by Network South East) is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1992-93 by BREL at Derby Works. ...
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The Class 170 Turbostar is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Derby Litchurch Lane Works, England. ...
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The Class 172 Turbostar will be a diesel multiple unit (DMU) similar to the Class 170 and Class 171 Turbostars. ...
The Class 175 ‘Coradia’ is a model of diesel multiple unit passenger train used in the United Kingdom. ...
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| | Diesel-electric units: | 201 · 202 · 203 · 204 · 205 · 206 · 207 · 210 · 220 · 221 · 222 · 251 · 252 · 253 · 254 · 255 The British Rail Class 201 (or 6S) six-car diesel-electric multiple units (DEMUs) were built in 1957-1958 at Eastleigh and Ashford. ...
The British Rail Class 202 (or 6L) diesel-electric multiple units were built from 1957-58 at Eastleigh and Ashford Works. ...
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The British Rail Class 204 designation has been used twice for two different types of diesel-electric multiple units. ...
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The British Rail Class 206 was a type of diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) first created in 1964. ...
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The British Rail Class 210 was a type of Diesel-electric multiple unit built in the late 1970s. ...
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Virgin Trains Class 221 Super Voyager 221137 Mayflower Pilgrims at Camborne Station, Cornwall operating route VT1651, preparing to depart for Penzance. ...
The British Rail Class 222 is a diesel-electric multiple unit high-speed train. ...
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Class 252 was the classification allocated to the prototype High Speed Train unit, numbered 252001. ...
Class 253 and Class 254 were the classifications allocated to the production High Speed Train units. ...
Class 253 and Class 254 were the classifications allocated to the production High Speed Train units. ...
Class 253 and Class 254 were the classifications allocated to the production High Speed Train units. ...
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The British Rail Class 206 was a type of diesel electric multiple unit (DMU) first created in 1964. ...
The British Rail Class 204 designation has been used twice for two different types of diesel-electric multiple units. ...
This was the final version of Hastings Restriction 0 diesel trains, classified 6B, later class 203. ...
This was the final version of Hastings Restriction 0 diesel trains, classified 6B, later class 203. ...
The British Rail Class 202 (or 6L) diesel-electric multiple units were built from 1957-58 at Eastleigh and Ashford Works. ...
The British Rail Class 201 (or 6S) six-car diesel-electric multiple units (DEMUs) were built in 1957-1958 at Eastleigh and Ashford. ...
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