Class 465 'Networker' Profile and Models

Class 465 'Networker'

465216 at Wandsworth Road in September 2001. ©Steve Jones

The British Rail Class 465 Networker is a class of 147 electric multiple units built by Metro-Cammell, British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) and ABB Rail between 1991 and 1994. Originally operated by Network South East, these units are now run by Southeastern. All trains were originally supplied in Network SouthEast livery and branded "Kent Link Networker". They are mostly used on suburban routes out of London Victoria, Charing Cross, Blackfriars and Cannon Street to destinations in South London and Kent. Some are scheduled to be replaced by Class 707s, with two hauled to Worksop for store by Harry Needle Railroad Company in June 2021.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

750V DC 3rd-rail EMU

Builder

BREL York/ ABB Transportation
Metro-Cammell

Build Dates

1991 to 1994

Total Built

147 sets

Coaches Per Unit

4

Power Output

3,000hp

Top Speed

75 mph

Passenger Capacity

319 to 334 seats

Operated By

British Rail
Connex
Southeastern
South Eastern Trains

Main Duties

Regional Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

131