Class 319

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Class 319 is a type of British dual-voltage electric multiple unit train used primarily for commuter and regional services.

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Class 319 canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dual-voltage train
electric multiple unit
brakingSystem air brakes
carBodyConstruction steel
configuration 4-car unit
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
couplingType Tightlock
designedBy British Rail Engineering Limited
designedFor Bedpan line
Thameslink route
linked to: Thameslink
doorType power-operated sliding doors (refurbished)
slam doors (original)
electricCollectionMethod pantograph
third-rail shoegear
electricSystemType dual-voltage
enteredService 1988
family Mark 3-based EMU
linked to: Class 317 EMU
introduced 1987
manufacturer BREL York
British Rail Engineering Limited
multipleWorking compatible with other 319 units
numberBuilt 86 units
operator British Rail
First Capital Connect
Govia Thameslink Railway
London Midland
Northern Rail
Northern Trains
Thameslink
owner Eversholt Rail
Porterbrook
powerSupply 25 kV AC overhead
750 V DC third rail
primaryUse commuter services
regional services
refurbishedAs Class 769 bi-mode units
serviceArea London
linked to: London, England

Midlands
North West England
South East England
serviceStatus in service (reduced numbers)
successor British Rail Class 700
topSpeed 100 mph
161 km/h
trackGauge standard gauge
UICClassification Bo′Bo′+2′2′
usedFor cross-London services
usedOn Bedford to Brighton services
St Pancras to Moorgate services (historical)
Thameslink core route
linked to: Thameslink

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London Midland fleetIncluded Class 319