However, South West Trains has decided not to include toilets in its Class 707 specification given that the longest journey time is less than one hour and their inclusion would reduce the overall capacity of the trains. The trains will be lighter than existing fleets and more energy efficient.

What will happen to the Class 707?

Due to lower leasing costs becoming available, SWR decided it would replace the Class 707s with Class 701 Aventras from 2021. They will move to Southeastern. In April 2020, Southeastern signed a deal to lease the Class 707s.

Who owns 700 trains?

Govia Thameslink Railway
As of 2021, they are operated by Govia Thameslink Railway.

What trains do southeastern use?

Our trains

• Mainline trains throughout Kent are Bombardier Class 375 Electrostars. They travel at up to 100mph.
• Metro trains on the inter-city London routes are Class 465 and 466 Networkers and Class 376 Electrostars.
• High speed trains from Kent to St Pancras International are Hitachi-Class 395 trains.

How long is an 8 car train?

A standard 12-car train was to be about 240 metres (790 ft) long and shorter 8-car trains were limited to 162 metres (531 ft).

How many cars does a British Rail 700 have?

British Rail Class 700. The British Rail Class 700 is an electric multiple-unit passenger train built between 2014 and 2018 for Thameslink as part of the Thameslink Programme in the United Kingdom. A fleet of 60 eight-car and 55 twelve-car trains have entered service between Spring 2016 and 2018.

Is there a 701 train on the British Rail?

British Rail Class 701. The British Rail Class 701 is a class of Aventra electric multiple units being built for South Western Railway by Bombardier Transportation’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works. They are due to enter service in mid 2020 on the Reading, Windsor and South West London suburban lines.

How many cars does a Class 700 train have?

The British Rail Class 700 is an electric multiple-unit passenger train built between 2014 and 2018 for Thameslink as part of the Thameslink Programme in the United Kingdom. A fleet of 60 eight-car and 55 twelve-car trains have entered service between Spring 2016 and 2018. Maintenance depots have been built at Hornsey and Three Bridges.

Who makes British Rail Class 717 trains?

British Rail Class 717. The Class 717 is an electric multiple unit used by Govia Thameslink Railway, on its Great Northern Hertford Loop and Welwyn stopping routes. They are manufactured by German rolling stock manufacturer Siemens, mainly for services from Moorgate station, in London. A total of 25 six-car units are to be built.