Class 374s and Ashford?

[starrymarkb]

Does anyone know if a Class 374 will fit in the international platforms at Ashford?

 

[156402]

Does anyone know if a Class 374 will fit in the international platforms at Ashford?

Yes..

 

[mister-sparky]

Would be a bit pointless if they didn't...

 

[TheGrew]

Are the 374s any longer than the 373s anyhow?

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[brad465]

Are the 374s any longer than the 373s anyhow?

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Slightly, at 400m, above the 387m length of 373's, if I'm right

 

[exdeus]

Are the platforms definitely built for European gauge then, bearing in mind the 373 wasn't?

 

[starrymarkb]

Are the platforms definitely built for European gauge then, bearing in mind the 373 wasn't?

That's my thought - I understood they were UK height rather then UIC

 

[edwin_m]

I believe at some point the tracks were lifted and realigned so the platform is now to European standard dimensions.

 

[swt_passenger]

I believe at some point the tracks were lifted and realigned so the platform is now to European standard dimensions.

The HS1 network statement basically describes them as you do:

Trains calling at Ashford International Station will have to comply with NRIL requirements, although the international platforms (3&4) have been altered to accommodate UIC GB vehicles only.

http://highspeed1.co.uk/media/8500/hs1_network_statement__december_2012_.pdf

(NRIL = Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for those unaware.)

 

[jopsuk]

The International platforms at Stratford are certainly UIC gauge cleared to the extent that they had "extensions" built up and out to accommodate the 395s for the Olympics