The Class 376 is part of the huge Electrostar family of electric multiple units built to replace life-expired slam door stock on the former Southern Region's third rail network. The Class 376 is based on the
Class 375 though has a number of differences, most notably the lack of front gangway doors.
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| Southeastern 376 009 at Catford Bridge |
| Information |
| Number built: |
180 (36 5-car sets) |
| Built: |
2004-05 |
| Builder: |
Bombardier |
| Engine: |
8 Bombardier traction motors (750v DC third rail) |
| Power: |
2, 682 hp (2, 000 kW) |
| Formation: |
Driving Motor Standard Open (DMSO)+Motor Standard Open
(MSO)+Trailer Standard Open (TSO)+MSO+DMSO |
The Class 376 was designed for high-volume inner suburban routes between London and Kent [1]. The 376 has wider metro-style sliding doors to help speed up passenger loading and unloading (and thus reduce dwell times). All are currently operated by Southeastern.
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| 376 009 at London Bridge |
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| Southeastern 376 003 at London Cannon St |
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| 376 012 and 017 at Cannon St |
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| Aboard a DMSO (376 007) |
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| Southeastern 376 007 at New Cross |
[1] Colin J Marsden, DMU and EMU Recognition Guide (Ian Allan, 2013) p. 285
