British Rail Mark 5A

The British Rail Mark 5A is a type of railway vehicle in use in the UK. 52 standard carriages and 14 driving trailers were built by Spanish manufacturer CAF, and were operated by TransPennine Express. They first entered service on 24 August 2019.

This article is about the coaches built for TransPennine Express. For the Caledonian Sleeper coaches, see British Rail Mark 5 (CAF).

British Rail Mark 5A
TransPennine Express Mk5A set at Lancaster
In service24 August 2019 – 10 December 2023
ManufacturerCAF
Built atBeasain
Constructed2017–2018
Number built66
Successor
Capacity291 seats (261 standard, 30 first class)
OwnersBeacon Rail
OperatorsTransPennine Express
DepotsLongsight (Manchester)
Lines servedNorth Pennine
Specifications
Car body constructionFully integral aluminium monocoque
Car length
  • 22.2 m (72 ft 10 in) (intermediate trailer)
  • 22.37 m (73 ft 5 in) (driving trailer)
Width2.75 m (9 ft 0 in)
DoorsSliding plug, at body ends
Maximum speed125 mph (201 km/h)
Weightmax. tare 43 t (42 long tons; 47 short tons)
Braking system(s)Cheek mounted discs
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Notes/references
Transpennine Express passenger cars
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