The Class 717 is a member of the Desiro City family (along with the
Class 700 and
707). It is being built to replace the
Class 313 on the Northern City Line.
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| Great Northern 717 009 at Finsbury Park |
| Information |
| Number built: |
150 (25 6-car sets) |
| Built: |
2018- |
| Builder: |
Siemens Mobility |
| Motor: |
Siemens Traction System (25kV AC OHLE and 750v DC third-rail) |
| Power: |
1, 600 hp (1, 200 kW) |
As part of the Northern City Line runs in tunnels (with a terminus at
Moorgate) the Class 717 has an emergency end door for evacuating passengers in a tunnel section otherwise the 717 is very similar to the Class 700 and are also dual AC/DC EMUs (DC third rail being used in the tunnel sections).
The Class 717 began testing in the Summer of 2018 and entered service in the Spring of 2019. All are operated by Great Northern.
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| 717 009 arrives with a Moorgate bound service |
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| Aboard 717 009 |
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| 717 009 in a tunnel section at Highbury and Islington |
