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In August 2016, [[Greater Anglia (train operating company)|Greater Anglia]] was awarded the [[East Anglia franchise]] with a commitment to replace all of the existing fleet. As part of this an order was placed with [[Bombardier Transportation|Bombardier]] for 89 five-carriage and 22 ten-carriage [[Aventra]] [[electric multiple unit]]s for use on suburban services on the [[West Anglia Main Line|West Anglia]] and [[Great Eastern Main Line]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/stadler-and-bombardier-to-supply-trains-for-abellio-east-anglia-franchise.html |title=Stadler and Bombardier to supply trains for Abellio East Anglia franchise |date=10 August 2016 |website=[[Railway Gazette International]]|publisher= |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railway-technology.com/news/newsbombardier-to-supply-665-aventra-trains-for-abellio-5022130 |title=Bombardier to supply 665 Aventra trains for Abellio|date=4 October 2016 |website=railway-technology.com |publisher= |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/pictures-greater-anglia-seeks-passenger-views-on-new-fleet-designs |title=Greater Anglia seeks passenger views on new fleet designs |last=Clinnick |first=Richard |date=3 April 2017 |website=Rail Magazine |publisher= |access-date=11 April 2017 |quote=}}</ref> They will be built at [[Derby Litchurch Lane Works]].<ref>"Angel Trains to finance Aventras" ''[[Rail Magazine]]'' issue 811 12 October 2016 page 18</ref><ref>"The New Face of Rail in Anglia" ''[[Modern Railways]]'' issue 818 November 2016 page 12</ref>
In August 2016, [[Greater Anglia (train operating company)|Greater Anglia]] was awarded the [[East Anglia franchise]] with a commitment to replace all of the existing fleet. As part of this an order was placed with [[Bombardier Transportation|Bombardier]] for 89 five-carriage and 22 ten-carriage [[Aventra]] [[electric multiple unit]]s for use on suburban services on the [[West Anglia Main Line|West Anglia]] and [[Great Eastern Main Line]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/stadler-and-bombardier-to-supply-trains-for-abellio-east-anglia-franchise.html |title=Stadler and Bombardier to supply trains for Abellio East Anglia franchise |date=10 August 2016 |website=[[Railway Gazette International]]|publisher= |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railway-technology.com/news/newsbombardier-to-supply-665-aventra-trains-for-abellio-5022130 |title=Bombardier to supply 665 Aventra trains for Abellio|date=4 October 2016 |website=railway-technology.com |publisher= |access-date=11 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/pictures-greater-anglia-seeks-passenger-views-on-new-fleet-designs |title=Greater Anglia seeks passenger views on new fleet designs |last=Clinnick |first=Richard |date=3 April 2017 |website=Rail Magazine |publisher= |access-date=11 April 2017 |quote=}}</ref> They will be built at [[Derby Litchurch Lane Works]].<ref>"Angel Trains to finance Aventras" ''[[Rail Magazine]]'' issue 811 12 October 2016 page 18</ref><ref>"The New Face of Rail in Anglia" ''[[Modern Railways]]'' issue 818 November 2016 page 12</ref>


A interior mockup was unveiled by Greater Anglia in September 2017, following a consultation which solicited 1000 responses from members of the public.<ref name=":0" /> Changes made included replacing the originally intended Fainsa seating with softer seating from Kiel as well as seat back tables.<ref name=":0" />
A interior mockup was unveiled by Greater Anglia in September 2017, following a consultation which solicited 1000 responses from members of the public.<ref name=":0" /> Changes made included replacing the originally intended Fainsa seating with softer seating from Kiel as well as the addition of seat back tables.<ref name=":0" />


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Revision as of 12:18, 28 January 2018

British Rail Class 720 Aventra
File:Greater Anglia Aventra Class 720.png
Artist's impression of the Class 720
ManufacturerBombardier
Built atDerby
Family nameAventra
Replaced
Number under construction665 vehicles
Formation89 x 5 cars
22 x 10 cars
Capacity5-car: 544 seats, 145 standing
10-car: 1,145 seats, 290 standing[1]
OperatorsGreater Anglia
Specifications
Car length5 cars-122m 10 cars-243m
DoorsPlug
Maximum speed100 mph (161 km/h)
Electric system(s)25 kV AC (OHLE)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesFlexx-Eco[2]
Coupling systemDellner
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The British Rail Class 720 is a class of electric multiple units to be built by Bombardier for Greater Anglia. They will be operated on the suburban lines into London.[3] All 111 trains will be introduced from 2019-2020.[3]

Description

The units will be fully air conditioned, seat back tables and power sockets, passenger-loading / capacity indicators in passenger information system and on-train Wi-fi.[3] The seating will be in a 3+2 arrangement, and cantilevered off the floor to create more space for bags.[4] Each five car unit will be 122m long and provide 544 seats.[5] Similarly to London Overground units, trains will have through gangways to encourage passengers to spread out across the train.[3] The trains are being financed by Angel Trains.[5][6]

History

In August 2016, Greater Anglia was awarded the East Anglia franchise with a commitment to replace all of the existing fleet. As part of this an order was placed with Bombardier for 89 five-carriage and 22 ten-carriage Aventra electric multiple units for use on suburban services on the West Anglia and Great Eastern Main Lines.[7][8][9] They will be built at Derby Litchurch Lane Works.[10][11]

A interior mockup was unveiled by Greater Anglia in September 2017, following a consultation which solicited 1000 responses from members of the public.[3] Changes made included replacing the originally intended Fainsa seating with softer seating from Kiel as well as the addition of seat back tables.[3]

Fleet

The Class 720 will resemble the Class 345 and Class 710 being constructed for Crossrail and London Overground respectively. However, owing to the services that they will operate, the 720s will be built with a faster top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h).

Class Operator No. Built Year Built Cars per Unit Unit nos.
Class 720 Greater Anglia 89 2018–2020 5 TBC
22 10

References

  1. ^ "EAST ANGLIA FRANCHISE AGREEMENT" (PDF). p. 178. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  2. ^ Bednall, Joe (June 2010). "A low impact commuter train". Rail Professional. No. 159. p. 27.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "GA shows off Aventra mock-up". Modern Railways. October 2017. p. 13.
  4. ^ "On board a Greater Anglia Aventra". www.railstaff.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ a b UK, DVV Media. "Greater Anglia reveals interior of Aventra commuter train fleet". Railway Gazette. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Angel secures funding to refinance Greater Anglia Aventra rolling stock". www.railtechnologymagazine.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Stadler and Bombardier to supply trains for Abellio East Anglia franchise". Railway Gazette International. 10 August 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  8. ^ "Bombardier to supply 665 Aventra trains for Abellio". railway-technology.com. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  9. ^ Clinnick, Richard (3 April 2017). "Greater Anglia seeks passenger views on new fleet designs". Rail Magazine. Retrieved 11 April 2017.
  10. ^ "Angel Trains to finance Aventras" Rail Magazine issue 811 12 October 2016 page 18
  11. ^ "The New Face of Rail in Anglia" Modern Railways issue 818 November 2016 page 12
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