Standard Gauge Electric Multiple Unit for Sale
Unit shown is an example of units available and is offered subject to prior sale
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Download NowThe class has been well maintained, and seen various refurbishments and improvements through its service life including full overhaul to a new condition every 5 to 7 years.
The Class 317 is based on the BR Mk 3 coaching stock design, known for its smooth high-speed running. Passenger accommodation may vary by operator, with some mixed 1st / 2nd class and other units all 2nd class.
Vehicles are connected by a flexible diaphragm, are air conditioned, have wheelchair seating areas and public address and information display systems.
Standard gauge, and capable of running on any 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead electrified network with the appropriate clearance.
There are a large number of Class 317 coming out of service during 2020, these units have been priced to sell as soon as they come off lease. ROMIC Group is well placed to provide all necessary spare parts and technical support to the buy.
Detailed Specification
UIC classification: 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′Wheel arrangement: Bogie
Manufacturer: British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL)
Built: 1981 - 1987
Refurbished: Various dates depending on operator
Quantity built: 72 x 4-car unit
Class / type: 317
Operator: Various UK
Gauge: 1,435mm (4' 8.5")
Transmission: Electric
Type: EMU
Construction: Steel underframe, steel body
Formation: Operate as 4-car units (DTSO-MSO-TCO-DTSO or DTSO-MSO-TSO-DTCO) with toilet in one vehicle
Usage: Outer-urban
Number of cars: 4
Length (car): 19,830mm (driving vehicles) / 19,920mm (trailers) (65' 0.7" (driving vehicles) / 65’ 4.3” (trailers))
Width: 2,820mm (9' 3")
Height: 3,774mm (12' 4.6")
Distance between bogie centres: 14,170mm (46’ 5.9”)
Weight (car): DTSO vehicles: 29.5t (metric) / MSO vehicles: 49.0t (metric) / TCO vehicles: 28.3t (metric)
Weight (unit): 136.3t (metric)
Voltage system: 25kV 50Hz AC overhead
Power collection: Pantograph
Maximum speed: 160km/h (100mph)
Power output: 990kW (1,328hp)
Bogie type: Powered: BREL BP20 / Unpowered: BREL BT13
Brake manufacturer: Electro-pneumatic (disc) - Westinghouse
Coupler type: Tightlock
Gangways: Flexible diaphragm, within unit and at end
Doors: Double-leaf pocket sliding (2 per side per car)
Passenger accommodation: Mixed
Seating capacity (total): As built: 292 seats (22 first-class, 270 standard)
Other facilities: Public address & matrix displays
Safety systems: AWS / TPWS
Multiple working: Within class