British Rail Class 465

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.

British Rail Class 465
Networker
Southeastern (Govia) Class 465 at Grove Park
The refreshed saloon of a Class 465
In service1 December 1992  present
Manufacturer
Built at
Family nameNetworker
Replaced
Constructed1991–1994
Refurbished
  • 2005 (465/2 conversion to /9)
  • 2010–2012
  • 2016
Number built147
Number in service121
SuccessorClass 707
Formation
  • 4 cars per 465/0, /1, /2 unit:
    DMSO(A)-TSO-TSOL-DMSO(B)
  • 4 cars per 465/9 unit:
    DMCO(A)-TSO-TSOL-DMCO(B)
Capacity
  • 465/0: 334 seats
  • 465/1: 334 seats
  • 465/2: 331 seats
  • 465/9: 319 seats
Owners
Operators
  • Current:
  • Southeastern
  • Former:
  • Network SouthEast
  • Connex South Eastern
  • South Eastern Trains
  • Southeastern (Govia)
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length
  • DM vehs.: 20.89 m (68 ft 6 in)
  • Trailers: 20.06 m (65 ft 10 in)
Width2.81 m (9 ft 3 in)
Height3.77 m (12 ft 4 in)
DoorsDouble-leaf sliding plug
(2 per side per car)
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Weight
  • DMSO vehs.: 39.2 t (38.6 long tons; 43.2 short tons)
  • TSO vehs.: 27.2 t (26.8 long tons; 30.0 short tons)
  • TSOL vehs.: 28.0 t (27.6 long tons; 30.9 short tons)
Traction system
Traction motors
Power output2,240 kW (3,000 hp)
Acceleration0.98 m/s2 (3.2 ft/s2)
Electric system(s)750 V DC third rail
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Bogies
  • 465/0 & /1:
  • Powered: BREL P3
  • Unpowered: BREL T3
  • 465/2 and & /9:
  • Powered: SRP BP58
  • Unpowered: SRP BT49
Braking system(s)Electro-pneumatic (disc) and rheostatic/regenerative
Safety system(s)
Coupling systemTightlock
Multiple workingWithin class, and with Class 466
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
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