British Rail Class 466

British Rail Class 466
Networker
Refreshed saloon of a class 466
In service1993–present
ManufacturerMetro-Cammell
Built atWashwood Heath, Birmingham
Family nameNetworker
Replaced
Constructed1993–1994
Refurbished2011–2013 at Wabtec Doncaster
Number built43
Number in service17
Number scrapped24
SuccessorClass 707
Formation2 cars per unit: DMOS-DTSOL
Fleet numbers466001–466043
Capacity168 seats
OwnerAngel Trains
Operators
DepotSlade Green
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20.80 m (68 ft 3 in)
Width2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
Height3.77 m (12 ft 4 in)
DoorsDouble-leaf sliding plug
(2 per side per car)
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Weight
  • DM vehs.: 40.6 t (40.0 long tons; 44.8 short tons)
  • DT vehs.: 31.4 t (30.9 long tons; 34.6 short tons)
Traction systemGEC Alsthom GTO-VVVF
Traction motorsGEC G34AZ Gearboxes with GEC Alsthom G352BY 280 KW
Power output1,120 kW (1,500 hp)
Electric systems750 V DC third rail
Current collectionContact shoe
UIC classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′
Bogies
  • Powered: SRP BP58
  • Unpowered: SRP BT49
Braking systemsElectro-pneumatic (disc) Friction and rheostatic/regenerative
Safety systems
Coupling systemTightlock
Multiple workingWithin class and with Class 465
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The British Rail Class 466 Networker is a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) passenger train built by Metro-Cammell between 1993 and 1994. The units are currently operated by Southeastern.