Class 465 Networker

The Class 465 was built in the early 1990s to replace ageing Mark 1 based EMUs such as the Class 415 on Kent suburban routes [1]. The replacement of this old stock was seen as a priority in the late 1980s by the then-new Network South East sector of British Rail [2]. The new fleet of EMUs thus became known as the Networkers. The introduction of the Class 465, and the 2-car fleet of Class 466s, bought with it driver only operation, more spacious interiors and rapid acceleration compared to the 1950s build EMUs they replaced [3].

465 191 at London Bridge

Information
Number built:	588 (147 4-car sets)
Built:	1991-93
Builder:	ABB/BREL York (465/0 and 465/1) Metro-Cammell (465/2 and 465/9)
Engine:	Hitachi TIM2093A (465/0 and 465/1) Alsthom G352AY (465/2) Alsthom G352BY (465/9) (750v DC third rail)
Power:	3, 004 hp (2, 240 kW)
Power:	(465/0, 465/1 and 465/2) Driving Motor Standard Open (DMSO)+Trailer Standard Open (TSO)+Trailer Standard Open Lavatory (TSOL)+DMSO (465/9) Driving Motor Composite Open (DMCO)+TSO+ TSOL+DMCO

In 2005 thirty four 465/2s were rebuilt for longer routes and had first class seats added to the two driving cars, these became 465/9. The original Brush traction motors on the 465/0 and 465/1 were replaced with Hitachi equipment in 2009 to improve reliability.



All Class 465s were delivered in Network South East livery. Following privatisation they wore Connex South Eastern and latterly Southeastern Trains colours. Currently all are still operated by Southeastern.

465 019 passes New Cross

Aboard a 465

465 006 arrives at London Bridge

465 172 at Lower Sydenham

465 188 at London Victoria

[1] Colin J Marsden (ed.) "The Networker Family", Modern Locomotives Illustrated No. 233 February-March 2017 (Networker, Juniper & Javelin Stock) p. 4
[2] Bruce Oliver, British Railway Southern Region Electrics in Colour (Ian Allan, 2008) p. 13
[3] Colin J Marsden, DMU and EMU Recognition Guide (Ian Allan, 2013) p. 361