FACTOID # 105: The United States tops the world in plastic surgery procedures. Next comes Mexico.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > British Rail Class 319
Class 319/0, no. 319013 "The Surrey Hills" at Clapham Junction on 15th August 2003. This unit is operated by Southern, but is painted in obsolete Connex livery.
Class 319/0, no. 319013 "The Surrey Hills" at Clapham Junction on 15th August 2003. This unit is operated by Southern, but is painted in obsolete Connex livery.
Unit in original Network SouthEast livery.
Unit in original Network SouthEast livery.

The British Rail Class 319 electric multiple units were built by BREL York in two batches from 1987-1988 and 1990. The trains were introduced for new north-south cross-London services from Bedford to Brighton, which are now operated by Thameslink. These units have dual power pickup, from either 25 kv AC overhead for services north of London, or 750 V DC third rail to the south. However, some units were used only on outer suburban services in South London. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 647 KB)BR Class 319/0, no. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 647 KB)BR Class 319/0, no. ... The Surrey Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Surrey, England. ... Clapham Junction is a railway station located in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... Southern is the latest name of the train operating company that took over from Connex South Central on the routes to South London, Surrey, and Sussex from Victoria and London Bridge. ... Connex South Central was a short-lived train operating company in the United Kingdom. ... Image File history File links Class_319_NSE_livery. ... Image File history File links Class_319_NSE_livery. ... A train in NSE livery Network SouthEast (NSE) was a sector of British Rail that principally operated commuter trains in the London area, and was formed in 1986 when BR was sectorised. ... Logo of British Rail British Railways (BR), later rebranded as British Rail, ran the British railway system from the nationalisation of the Big Four British railway companies in 1948 until its privatisation in stages between 1994 and 1997. ... A classic Belgian multiple unit of type 74 A multiple unit is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive. ... for the singer see Jacques Brel BREL stands for British Rail Engineering Limited, which was the engineering division of British Rail Categories: Stub | British Rail(ways) ... York is a city in northern England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation) and Defining London (below). ... Bedford is the county town of the English county of Bedfordshire. ... Brighton on the southern Sussex coast is one of the largest and most famous seaside resorts in England. ... Thameslink is a fifty-station franchise in the British railway system running 225 km north to south across London from Bedford to Brighton through Snow Hill tunnel. ... Look up AC and ac in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Direct current (DC or continuous current) is the continuous flow of electricity through a conductor such as a wire from high to low potential. ... Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro stop in the Washington, D.C. area, electrified to 750 volts. ...

Contents


Description

In the 1980s, there were plans for a rail service that would link Bedford and Brighton. These services would cross London in a north-south direction, and thus became the first cross-London service. These services were branded as Thameslink by Network SouthEast, which operated the services. The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... Bedford is the county town of the English county of Bedfordshire. ... Brighton on the southern Sussex coast is one of the largest and most famous seaside resorts in England. ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation) and Defining London (below). ... Thameslink is a fifty-station franchise in the British railway system running 225 km north to south across London from Bedford to Brighton through Snow Hill tunnel. ... A train in NSE livery Network SouthEast (NSE) was a sector of British Rail that principally operated commuter trains in the London area, and was formed in 1986 when BR was sectorised. ...


Before the Thameslink service became operational in 1988, stations along the Midland Main Line north of London were served by Class 317 electric multiple units, which were introduced in 1981. This had necessitated the electrification (using 25 kV AC overhead) between Bedford and London St. Pancras, and also of the branch to Moorgate. This service was therefore commonly known as the "Bed-Pan" service. Key destinations included Bedford, Luton, St Albans, Moorgate, and of course London St. Pancras itself. 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Midland Main Line railway route. ... Class 317/1, no. ... A classic Belgian multiple unit of type 74 A multiple unit is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Gothic Revival facade and clock tower of the disused Midland Hotel are the most visible part of St Pancras station. ... Map of London Wall, Moorgate and Moorfields, 2004. ... Bedford is the county town of the English county of Bedfordshire. ... Luton is a town and local government district in England, located 50km north of central London. ... St Albans (thus spelt, no apostrophe or dot) is the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans in southern Hertfordshire, England, around 22 miles (35. ... Map of London Wall, Moorgate and Moorfields, 2004. ... The Gothic Revival facade and clock tower of the disused Midland Hotel are the most visible part of St Pancras station. ...


Two sub-classes of Class 319 units were originally built. Over the years, units have been refurbished, creating five sub-classes, of which four still exist.


Due to the fact that the Thameslink service was to utilise a route that had 25kV AC OHLE north of Farringdon (and along the branch to Moorgate) and 750V DC third-rail electrification (south of Farringdon), the Class 319 fleet were built with dual-voltage capabilities, making them very versatile. Thameslink is a fifty-station franchise in the British railway system running 225 km north to south across London from Bedford to Brighton through Snow Hill tunnel. ... Look up AC and ac in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... OHLE stands for the one of two common railway electrification techniques, it is an abbrieviation for Over-Head-Line-Electrification. ... Farringdon station platforms Farringdon station is a London Underground and National Rail station in Farringdon, just north of the City of London in the London Borough of Islington. ... Map of London Wall, Moorgate and Moorfields, 2004. ... Direct current (DC or continuous current) is the continuous flow of electricity through a conductor such as a wire from high to low potential. ... Third rail at the West Falls Church Metro stop in the Washington, D.C. area, electrified to 750 volts. ...


Class 319/0

The first batch of 60 units, built in 1987-1988, were classified as Class 319/0. Units were numbered in the range 319001-060 and had a maximum speed of 100 mph. Each unit consisted of four carriages; two outer driving trailer, an intermediate motor with a pantograph, and an intermediate trailer. Seating was second-class only in a mixture of 2+2 and 2+3 layouts. The technical description of the unit formation is DTSO+MSO+TSOL+DTSO. Individual vehicles were numbered as follows: 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... The Z-shaped pantograph of the electrical pickup on German light railway. ...

  • 77291-77381 (odd) and 77431-77457 (odd) - DTSO
  • 62891-62936 and 62961-62974 - MSO
  • 71772-71817 and 71866-71879 - TSOL
  • 77290-77380 (even) and 77430-77456 (even) - DTSO

Vehicles were numbered in two range, corresponding to units 319001-046 and 319047-060. The gaps in the numbers (e.g. 77382-77429) were filled by the Class 442 units, which were being built around the same period. Class 442, no. ...


These units were built for long-distance cross-London services between Bedford and Brighton. Services used the Midland Main Line between Bedford and London, and the Brighton Main Line between London and Brighton. Trains crossed London by means of a reopened tunnel between London St Pancras and London Blackfriars. Units were painted in Network SouthEast livery from new. Bedford is the county town of the English county of Bedfordshire. ... Brighton on the southern Sussex coast is one of the largest and most famous seaside resorts in England. ... This article is about the Midland Main Line railway route. ... The Brighton Main Line is the railway line from London Victoria and London Bridge to Brighton. ... The Gothic Revival facade and clock tower of the disused Midland Hotel are the most visible part of St Pancras station. ... Blackfriars station is a London Underground and National Rail station complex situated in the Blackfriars district of the City of London, in London, England. ... A train in NSE livery Network SouthEast (NSE) was a sector of British Rail that principally operated commuter trains in the London area, and was formed in 1986 when BR was sectorised. ...


When privatision came however, first 13 (319001-319013) however were used for outer suburban services on Connex South Central, some losing their 25kv AC overhead equipment. 319014-319020 were rebuilt into 319214-319220, see Class 319/2 below for details. Connex South Central was a short-lived train operating company in the United Kingdom. ...


Class 319/1

The second batch of 26 units, built in 1990, were classified as Class 319/1. Units were numbered in the range 319161-186. The formation of the second batch sets was similar to that of the earlier units, except there was a provision of first class seating in one of the driving vehicles. Like the first batch, seating was also a mixture to 2+2 and 2+3 layouts in second class, with 2+2 seating in first class. Thus, each unit was formed DTCO+MSO+TSOL+DTSO. Individual vehicles were numbered as follows: This article is about the year. ...

  • 77459-77497 (odd) and 77973-77983 (odd) - DTCO
  • 63043-63062 and 63093-63098 - MSO
  • 71929-71948 and 71979-71984 - TSOL
  • 77458-77496 (even) and 77972-77984 (even) - DTSO

Vehicles were numbered in two range, corresponding to units 319161-180 and 319181-186.


These units were built for "Metro" services linking Luton (north of London) to several destination in South London, including West Croydon and Sutton. Luton is a town and local government district in England, located 50km north of central London. ... South London is the area of Greater London south of the River Thames. ... West Croydon is a locality to the north west of central Croydon in South London. ... Sutton is the principal town in the London Borough of Sutton. ...


Current operations

Following privatisation of British Rail, the Class 319 fleet was divided between two operators. Thameslink inherited the majority of the fleet, with units 319021-060 and 319161-186. Connex South Central inherited a small fleet of twenty units, nos. 319001-020. Thameslink is a fifty-station franchise in the British railway system running 225 km north to south across London from Bedford to Brighton through Snow Hill tunnel. ... Connex South Central was a short-lived train operating company in the United Kingdom. ...


Southern

Seven of the Class 319/0 sets (319014-319020) were rebuilt into Class 319/2s (319214-319220) and dedicated to Brighton Express services from London Victoria-Brighton (Although this role is done mainly nowadays by Class 377s). They were rebuilt to have low density interiors. These units were rebuilt by Railcare Wolverton.


The seven Class 319/2 units have now been replaced by Class 377/3 "Electrostar" units on Brighton Express services and are now dedicated to peak only London-Guildford via West Croydon and London-Horsham via Three Bridges services. Class 377/1, no. ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation) and Defining London (below). ... Guildford is the county town of Surrey, England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region. ... West Croydon is a locality to the north west of central Croydon in South London. ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation) and Defining London (below). ... Map sources for Horsham at grid reference TQ1730 Horsham is a market town in West Sussex, England with a population of roughly 50000. ... See also Three Bridges (disambiguation). ...


All 13 Class 319/0 units are now operated by Thameslink.


Thameslink

Under privatisation, Thameslink went about refurbishing its units. The Class 319/1s were rebuilt by Railcare Wolverton into the Class 319/3s, which included removing first class. These units are used on Thameslink CityMetro services from Luton to Wimbledon around the Sutton loop. These units number 319361-319386.


The Class 319/0's it owned were rebuilt into Class 319/4s (With First Class added) for dedicated use on Thameslink Cityflier services from Bedford to Brighton. These units number 319421-319460. These units are now being refurbished and repainted again.


Thameslink has also received the 13 Class 319/0 units from sister company Southern. The name Southern has applied to a number of things over the years. ...


Trivia

A pair of Class 319s operated the first passenger service in the Channel Tunnel as an enthusiast charter though only running a short distance into the tunnel before returning. The British terminal at Cheriton, from the Pilgrims Way. ... Enthusiasm (from Gr. ...


External links

Commons logo
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
British Rail Class 319
  • TheRailwayCentre - Class 319.
British Rail electric multiple units
Diesel locomotives - Electric locomotives - DMU - DEMU - AC EMU - DC EMU - Departmental units
AC units
Classes: 300 - 302 - 303 - 304 - 305 - 306 - 307 - 308 - 309 - 310 - 311 - 312 - 313 - 314 - 315 - 316 - 317 - 318 - 319  
320 - 321 - 322 - 323 - 325 - 332 - 333 - 334 - 350 - 357 - 360 - 365 - 370 - 373 - 375 - 376 - 377 - 390 - 395
Pre-TOPS: AM1 - AM2 - AM3 - AM4 - AM5 - AM6 - AM7 - AM8 - AM9 - AM10 - AM11
CP - CW - SL - MR Lancaster Units
DC units
Classes: 401 - 402 - 403 - 404 - 405 - 410 - 411 - 412 - 413 - 414 - 415 - 416 - 418 - 419 - 420 - 421 - 422 - 423 - 424
427 - 430 - 431 - 432 - 438 - 442 - 444 - 445 - 446 - 447 - 450 - 455 - 456 - 457 - 458 - 460 - 465 - 466 - 480
482 - 483 - 485 - 486 - 487 - 488 - 489 - 491 - 492 - 499 - 501 - 502 - 503 - 504 - 505 - 506 - 507 - 508
 SR classes: GLV - MLV - TLV - 2Bil - 2EPB - 2Hal - 2Hap - 2Nol - 2Pan - 2Pep - 2Sap - 2SL - 2Wim - 3Cep - 3Cig - 3Cop
3Sub - 3TC - 3Tis - 4Bep - 4Big - 4Buf - 4Cap - 4Cep - 4Cig - 4Cor - 4DD - 4Des - 4EPB - 4Gri - 4Jop - 4Lav
4Pep - 4Rep - 4Res - 4Sub - 4TC - 4Tep - 4Vec - 4Veg - 4Vep - 4Vip - 4Vop - 5Bel - 5Des - 5TCB - 5Wes
6Cit - 6Pan - 6Pul - 6Rep - 8Dig - 8Gat - 8Mig - 8Vab
Pre-TOPS: BEMU - LNER Tyneside Units - LNWR Watford Units - LYR Bury Units
Departmental units
Classes: 910 - 920 - 930 - 931 - 932 - 933 - 935 - 936 - 937 - 960

  Results from FactBites:
 
Rick Steves' Eurail Passes: Great Britain Railpasses (2030 words)
Those on a budget will find that standard class (British for second class) is fine, and first-class passes are not worth the extra 50%.
Rail travelers will need a little more time and a local bus to reach some of these.
British Rail Deals Not Sold in the U.S. In Britain, round-trip "same-day-return" tickets can cost as little as 10% more than the one-way fares.
British Rail Class 319 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1522 words)
Class 319/0, no. 319013 "The Surrey Hills" at Clapham Junction on 15th August 2003.
The British Rail Class 319 electric multiple units were built by BREL York in two batches from 1987-1988 and 1990.
Following privatisation of British Rail, the Class 319 fleet was divided between two operators.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.