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Class 376 Electrostar

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.
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.
376 009 at London Bridge


Southeastern 376 003 at London Cannon St

376 012 and 017 at Cannon St

Aboard a DMSO (376 007)

Southeastern 376 007 at New Cross

[1] Colin J Marsden, DMU and EMU Recognition Guide (Ian Allan, 2013) p. 285