Class 320 Profile and Models

Class 320

320306 at Whifflet in July 2015. ©Hugh Llewelyn

The British Rail Class 320 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) passenger train found on the Strathclyde rail network in Central Scotland. They are mainly used on the North Clyde Line and the Argyle Line, but they can also be seen on Glasgow Central to Lanark and Cathcart Circle and Inverclyde Line services. The Class 320 uses alternating current (AC) overhead electrification. All Class 320s were refurbished by Wabtec Doncaster between February 2011 and October 2013 with an interior refit, underframe maintenance and relivery in Saltire colours. A second refurbishment programme took place between 2017 and 2019, focusing on the interior. A fleet of seven former London Midland Class 321/4 units were converted to Class 320/4 at Doncaster Wabtec works before being transferred to ScotRail between July 2015 and October 2016. The conversion included the removal of the TSOL trailer vehicle.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Electric Multiple Unit - 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead

Builder

BREL York Works

Build Dates

1990

Total Built

34 sets

Coaches Per Unit

3-car

Power Output

1,438 hp

Top Speed

90 to 100 mph

Passenger Capacity

230 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