Class 222 'Meridian' Profile and Models

Class 222 'Meridian'

222020 at London St Pancras International in March 2014. ©Train Photos

The British Rail Class 222 Meridian is a diesel-electric multiple-unit high-speed passenger train capable of 125 mph (200 km/h). Twenty-seven sets were built by Bombardier Transportation in Bruges, Belgium. The Class 222 is part of the Bombardier Voyager family, so it is very similar to the Class 220 Voyager and Class 221 Super Voyager trains used by CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast. In comparison, the Class 222s have a different interior and also have more components fitted under the floors to free up space within the body. Built for Midland Mainline and Hull Trains, today all are operated by East Midlands Railway and branded Meridians. All are scheduled to be returned to Eversholt Rail Group in the future once Class 810s replace them on EMR Intercity services.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit

Builder

Bombardier

Build Dates

2003 to 2005

Total Built

27 sets

Coaches Per Unit

4 & 9 car (original)
5 & 7 car (present)

Power Output

3,000hp to 6,750hp

Top Speed

125 mph

Passenger Capacity

242 to 342 seats

Operated By

East Midlands Trains
East Midlands Railway
Hull Trains
Midland Mainline

Main Duties

Regional & Express Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

All in service