Class 333 Profile and Models
333011 at Steeton in December 2008. ©David Ingham
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The British Rail Class 333 is a class of electric multiple unit (EMU) passenger train built by CAF between 2000 and 2003 for Northern Spirit (later Arriva Trains Northern), with traction equipment supplied by Siemens Transportation Systems. All have passed to subsequent franchises and subsequent operators Northern Rail, Arriva Rail North and Northern Trains. In March 1998, Angel Trains ordered 16 three-carriage sets from Siemens Transportation Systems for Northern Spirit to replace the slam-door Class 308s on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines from Leeds to Bradford Forster Square, Ilkley and Skipton. In April 2000, a further eight trailer carriages were ordered with funding from West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and inserted into the first eight sets in 2002. Eventually the entire fleet was fitted with a fourth car. Between December 2018 and April 2020, all were refurbished by Chrysalis Rail, Holbeck. In 2022 the 333s started receiving digital upgrades, these upgrades include added USB power plugs and Digital display screens among other upgrades. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit - 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead |
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Builder |
CAF |
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Build Dates |
2000 to 2003 |
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Total Built |
16 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
3-car, later 4-car |
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Power Output |
1,900hp |
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Top Speed |
100mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
260, later 360 seats |
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Operated By |
Arriva Trains Northern Northern Rail Northern Spirit Northern Trains |
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Main Duties |
Local & Regional Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |
