Class 318 Profile and Models

Class 318

318254 at Whifflet in July 2015. ©Hugh Llewelyn

The British Rail Class 318 is an electric multiple-unit (EMU) passenger train which operates in west central Scotland. The units were introduced on 29 September 1986 as part of the electrification of the Ayrshire Coast Line between Glasgow Central and Ayr/Ardrossan with alternating current (AC) overhead lines. Their use was extended to Largs in January 1987. They were also used on the Inverclyde Line in small numbers. The trains currently operate Argyle Line (including services to Lanark from Glasgow Central High Level), Cathcart Circle Line, North Clyde Line, Whifflet Line and Inverclyde Line services. Following the withdrawal of the Class 314 fleet in 2019, these units are the oldest working EMUs in Scotland, having been in revenue-earning service for more than 36 years.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Electric Multiple Unit - 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead

Builder

BREL York Works

Build Dates

1985 to 1986

Total Built

21 sets

Coaches Per Unit

3-car

Power Output

1,438hp

Top Speed

90 mph

Passenger Capacity

216 seats

Operated By

British Rail
Abellio ScotRail
First ScotRail
National Express ScotRail

Main Duties

Suburban Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

All in service