Class 222 'Meridian' Profile and Models
222020 at London St Pancras International in March 2014. ©Train Photos
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The British Rail Class 222 Meridian is a diesel-electric multiple-unit high-speed passenger train capable of 125 mph (200 km/h). Twenty-seven sets were built by Bombardier Transportation in Bruges, Belgium. The Class 222 is part of the Bombardier Voyager family, so it is very similar to the Class 220 Voyager and Class 221 Super Voyager trains used by CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast. In comparison, the Class 222s have a different interior and also have more components fitted under the floors to free up space within the body. Built for Midland Mainline and Hull Trains, today all are operated by East Midlands Railway and branded Meridians. All are scheduled to be returned to Eversholt Rail Group in the future once Class 810s replace them on EMR Intercity services. |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Bombardier |
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Build Dates |
2003 to 2005 |
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Total Built |
27 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
4 & 9 car (original) 5 & 7 car (present) |
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Power Output |
3,000hp to 6,750hp |
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Top Speed |
125 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
242 to 342 seats |
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Operated By |
East Midlands Trains East Midlands Railway Hull Trains Midland Mainline |
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Main Duties |
Regional & Express Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |
