British Rail Class 781

British Rail Class 781
Replaced (Planned)
Number built
  • 8
(Planned as of September 2025)
Fleet numbersTBA
Capacity
  • 265 seats
(Planned as of September 2025)
OperatorNorthern Trains
Specifications
Train length
  • 92 m (301 ft 10 in)
(Planned as of September 2025)
Maximum speed100 mph (160 km/h) (Planned as of September 2025)
Axle loadRoute Availability 3 (Planned as of 2025)
Electric system25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead
Current collectionPantograph
Safety systems
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The British Rail Class 781 is a planned fleet of four-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains to be built for Northern Trains.