Class 345 'Aventra' Profile and Models
345026 en route from Reading to London Paddington in October 2021. ©Geof Sheppard
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The British Rail Class 345 Aventra is a type of electric multiple unit passenger train built by Bombardier Transportation as part of the Crossrail project for use on the Elizabeth line. Trains on the western route were initially delivered in seven-car formation, however these are being progressively converted into full nine-car units. The new trains have predominantly replaced the Class 315s previously used on TfL Rail services to Shenfield and the Class 387s of Great Western Railway on services to Reading, as well as wholly replacing the Class 360s of the former Heathrow Connect on services to Heathrow. The trains have free Wi-Fi and 4G available, as well as being fully accessible for wheelchair users. 630 carriages forming a total of 70 units were produced. Like other contemporary commuter rolling stock orders, the trains are open gangway, with no doors between carriages. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Bonbardier Transportation |
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Build Dates |
2015 to 2019 |
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Total Built |
70 Units (9-cars per set) |
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Power Output |
5,900 hp |
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Top Speed |
90 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
1,500 (450 seated, 4 wheelchairs) |
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Operated By |
Elizabeth Line (MTR Crossrail) |
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Main Duties |
Crossrail Passenger Services |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |