Class 465 'Networker' Profile and Models
465216 at Wandsworth Road in September 2001. ©Steve Jones
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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. |
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Type of Unit |
750V DC 3rd-rail EMU |
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Builder |
BREL York/ ABB Transportation Metro-Cammell |
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Build Dates |
1991 to 1994 |
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Total Built |
147 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
4 |
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Power Output |
3,000hp |
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Top Speed |
75 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
319 to 334 seats |
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Operated By |
British Rail Connex Southeastern South Eastern Trains |
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Main Duties |
Regional Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
131 |
