British Rail Class 302 | |
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![]() Class 302 at Barking in 1964 | |
In service | 1958–1998[1] |
Manufacturer | British Rail |
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Built at | |
Family name | BR First Generation EMU |
Constructed | 1958–1959[1] |
Refurbishment |
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Formation |
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Diagram | As built
TOPS Codes As built
Refreshed 1982-84
Refurbished 1983-4
Ex Class 504
Parcels
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Design code | AM2[2] |
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Capacity |
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Operator(s) | |
Depot(s) | |
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Specifications | |
Train length | 266 ft 7 in (81.25 m) |
Car length |
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Width | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
Height | 12 ft 7 in (3.84 m) |
Floor height | 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m) |
Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h)[12] |
Weight |
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Traction motors | 4 × English Electric EE536A[8] |
Power output | 4 × 192 hp (143 kW)[8] |
Electric system(s) | Originally = 6.25 / 25kV ac Overhead[13] |
Current collection method | Pantograph |
UIC classification | 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′ |
Braking system(s) | Air (EP/Auto)[2] |
Safety system(s) | AWS[11] |
Coupling system |
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Multiple working | Within class, and other pre-1972 25kV EMUs |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 302 (pre-TOPS AM2) was a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) introduced between 1958 - 1960 for outer suburban passenger services on the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway route. This class of multiple unit was constructed using the Mark 1 bodyshell and was slam door.