Class 466 'Networker' Profile and Models
466028 at Sundridge Park in July 2015. ©Train Photos
The Class 466 EMUs were built between 1993 and 1994 by Metro-Cammell in Washwood Heath, for the Network SouthEast sector of British Rail. As part of the privatisation of British Rail, all were sold to Angel Trains. They were operated by Network SouthEast until 1997, and then by Connex South Eastern until 2003, South Eastern Trains until 2006 and Southeastern to the present day. Class 466 units operate in multiple with Class 465s. They were historically used as individual units on rural routes, mainly the Sheerness Line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness. However, owing to their non-compliance with accessibility standards, since 1 January 2021 they may only run coupled to a Class 465. Some are scheduled to be replaced by Class 707s, with two hauled to Worksop for store by Harry Needle Railroad Company in June 2021. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit |
Builder |
Metro-Cammell |
Build Dates |
1993 to 1994 |
Total Built |
43 2-car Sets |
Power Output |
1,500 hp |
Top Speed |
75 mph |
Passenger Capacity |
168 Seats |
Operated By |
British Rail Connex South Eastern South Eastern Trains Southeastern |
Main Duties |
Passenger Services |
In Service Until |
Present |
Surviving Examples |
All in service |