The Class 730 is part of the Aventra family and is being built for West Midlands Trains to replace the Class 323, Class 319s and some Class 350s operated by West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.
WMR 730 005 stands at Crewe
Information
Number built:
333 (81 3 or 5-car sets)
Built:
2020-
Builder:
Alstom Derby (Bombardier)
Motor:
Bombardier traction system (25kV AC OHLE)
The first Class 730 was built in 2020 and began testing in 2021. Entry into service is planned for late in 2023, at first the 730s will replace the Class 319s operated by LNWR.
The 730/0s are 3-car sets which will be operated by WMR on the Cross City Line. Five car 730/1 and 730/2 will be operated by LNWR on outer suburban and long-distance routes. Unlike other Aventra family units such as the Class 345, the Class 730 has gangway connections on the ends of the units.
