Введение
Британский электрический поезд для перевозки крупногабаритных почтовых отправлений British Rail Class 325 – это электропоезд с множественным тяговым приводом (EMU), принадлежащий и эксплуатируемый компанией Royal Mail для перевозки крупногабаритных почтовых отправлений. Этот класс состоит из четырехвагонных составов с питанием от двух систем: 25 кВ (переменного тока) и 750 В (постоянного тока). Кабины Class 325 имеют сходство с семействами дизель-электрических и электрических поездов Networker, однако Class 325 основан на Class 319. Всего было построено 16 единиц на заводе ABB Derby в период с 1995 по 1996 год. Они аналогичны составам Class 319, имеют такое же тяговое оборудование и конструкцию кузова, но оснащены кабинами, аналогичными тем, что используются в семействе ABB Networker. Поезда оборудованы большими круглыми рессорно-гидравлическими буферами и не имеют переходов между вагонами. Каждый состав состоит из четырех вагонов с роллетными дверями вместо раздвижных и без окон. Каждый вагон имеет по две роллетные двери с каждой стороны и рассчитан на перевозку до 12 тонн груза. Для питания от контактной сети 25 кВ переменного тока используется высокоскоростной пантограф Brecknell Willis.
The British Rail Class 325 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train owned by and operated for the Royal Mail to carry bulk mail. The class consists of four car sets with dual voltage 25kV(AC) and 750V(DC) power. While the Class 325 cabs bear a resemblance to the Networker family of DMUs and EMUs, the Class 325 is based on the Class 319. The 16 units were built at ABB Derby between 1995 and 1996. They are similar to Class 319 units, sharing the same traction equipment and body design, but are fitted with cabs of the same design as the ABB Networker family. The trains are fitted with large round oleo buffers, and have no gangways between carriages. Each set is made up of four cars, with roller doors in place of sliding ones and no windows. Each car has two roller shutter sliding doors on each side and is designed to hold up to 12tonnes. They have a Brecknell Willis high speed pantograph to pick up power from the 25 kV AC overhead lines,
When First GBRf gained a new contract for mail transport over Christmas 2004, the Class 325s returned to limited work operating in multiple. Work with locomotive haulage also occurred again, powered by GBRf Class 87s. After a traction reshuffle the Class 325s resumed service with their power cars and without locomotive haulage. GBRf's contract expired in 2010. A new contract for Royal Mail operations, and responsibility for managing the Class 325 fleet, was won by DB Schenker. as of 2010, seven trains were to be run a day, between London, Warrington and Glasgow via the West Coast Main Line, with capacity to be flexible as required. The sets can be worked together to make up four , eight or twelve car trains. In 2012, unit number 325010, which had been damaged and was stored as a source of spares for the rest of the fleet, was disposed of by scrapping. From June 2013, DB Schenker re inaugurated an additional service on the East Coast Main Line from Willesden to Low Fell, just outside Newcastle.
Когда First GBRf получила новый контракт на перевозку почты к Рождеству 2004 года, поезда Class 325 вернулись к ограниченной эксплуатации в составе нескольких единиц. Возобновилась работа в сцепке с локомотивами, в качестве которых использовались локомотивы GBRf Class 87. После реорганизации тягового парка поезда Class 325 возобновили работу в моторном режиме, без использования локомотивной тяги. Контракт GBRf истек в 2010 году. Новый контракт на обслуживание Royal Mail и ответственность за управление парком поездов Class 325 выиграла компания DB Schenker. С 2010 года планировалось ежедневно курсировать семь поездов по маршруту Лондон – Уоррингтон – Глазго по линии West Coast Main Line, с возможностью гибкого изменения количества вагонов в зависимости от потребностей. Составы могут объединяться для формирования поездов из четырех, восьми или двенадцати вагонов. В 2012 году списали единицу № 325010, которая была повреждена и использовалась в качестве источника запасных частей для остального парка. С июня 2013 года DB Schenker возобновила дополнительное сообщение по линии East Coast Main Line от Уиллесдена до Лоу-Фел, недалеко от Ньюкасла.
The British Rail Class 325 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train owned by and operated for the Royal Mail to carry bulk mail. The class consists of four car sets with dual voltage 25kV(AC) and 750V(DC) power. While the Class 325 cabs bear a resemblance to the Networker family of DMUs and EMUs, the Class 325 is based on the Class 319. The 16 units were built at ABB Derby between 1995 and 1996. They are similar to Class 319 units, sharing the same traction equipment and body design, but are fitted with cabs of the same design as the ABB Networker family. The trains are fitted with large round oleo buffers, and have no gangways between carriages. Each set is made up of four cars, with roller doors in place of sliding ones and no windows. Each car has two roller shutter sliding doors on each side and is designed to hold up to 12tonnes. They have a Brecknell Willis high speed pantograph to pick up power from the 25 kV AC overhead lines,
When First GBRf gained a new contract for mail transport over Christmas 2004, the Class 325s returned to limited work operating in multiple. Work with locomotive haulage also occurred again, powered by GBRf Class 87s. After a traction reshuffle the Class 325s resumed service with their power cars and without locomotive haulage. GBRf's contract expired in 2010. A new contract for Royal Mail operations, and responsibility for managing the Class 325 fleet, was won by DB Schenker. as of 2010, seven trains were to be run a day, between London, Warrington and Glasgow via the West Coast Main Line, with capacity to be flexible as required. The sets can be worked together to make up four , eight or twelve car trains. In 2012, unit number 325010, which had been damaged and was stored as a source of spares for the rest of the fleet, was disposed of by scrapping. From June 2013, DB Schenker re inaugurated an additional service on the East Coast Main Line from Willesden to Low Fell, just outside Newcastle.
Подробности флота
Оператор класса, шт. Год постройки Автомобилей в составе единицыНомера единиц325DB Cargo UK151995–19964325001–325009, 325011–325016Списаны1325010