anthony263
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Seen a brochure from Porterbrook posted on another forum which some of you might be interested in reading.
It does contain information on the class 319's and some of the proposals by Porterbroook to extend the working life of the class 319's beyond 2020.
Edit: the brochure can be downloaded here: http://www.porterbrook.com/downloads/brochures/319%20Brochure.pdf (PDF format)
It does contain information on the class 319's and some of the proposals by Porterbroook to extend the working life of the class 319's beyond 2020.
Edit: the brochure can be downloaded here: http://www.porterbrook.com/downloads/brochures/319%20Brochure.pdf (PDF format)
Porterbrook said:The Class 319 EMU is an efficient longer
distance commuter train with performance to
match most diagram requirements.
The suspension provided for its 100mph
capability delivers a better ride than most
commuter stock throughout the speed range.
The unit is the ultimately versatile train.
The vehicle provides excellent interior space,
making full use of the standard C1 loading
gauge. This allows 2 +3 seating or 2 + 2 with
additional standing space.
Passenger boarding and alighting is eased by
1/3 – 2/3 doors and extensive use of bay seating
to ease passenger flow. The vehicle incorporates
a cab end emergency gangway which permits
operation in single-bore tunnels.
Opening windows are provided as air conditioning
is not fitted although this is an option available at
additional cost. Interiors were improved at the
last classified repair providing a bright and clean
environment with good lighting levels.
Most vehicles are still fitted with the original “Ashbourne”
seats although some have been fitted with more
modern Chapman seats. While not compliant to new
seat standards the existing seats have the advantage
of improving visibility assisting passengers in finding
empty seats and improving CCTV coverage.
The trains have been used for Inter City services such
as the Connex “Brighton Express” and inner suburban
services such as the Sutton Loop. They were designed
for the Thameslink service which combines longer
distance running with the inner suburban central
section, emphasising the flexibility of the design.
The units are identical from an engineering point of
view but they have different interior configurations for
each sub-class. The layouts are shown in the technical
information section of this document.
(read more in the PDF document)
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