CLASS 444 'Desiro'

Class 444
Number range: 444001-444045
Alpha code: Not issued
Introduced: 2003-2005
Built by: Siemens SGP, Austria
Formation: DMS+TSO+TSO+TSOB+DMC
Vehicle numbers: DMS 63801-63845
TSO 67101-67145
TSO 67151-67195
TSOB 67201-67245
DMC 63851-63895
Set length: 115m
Vehicle length: 23m
Height:
Width: 2.80m
Seating: Total: 35F/299S
DMS - 76S
TSO - 76S
TSO - 76S
TSOB 47S
DMC 35F/24S
Internat layout: 2+2S, 2+1F
Gangway: Throughout
Toilets: TSO, TSOB - 1
Weight: Total: 227 tonnes
DMS -
TSO -
TSO -
TSOB
DMC
Brake type: Air, regenerative
Bogie type: Siemens SGB5000
Power collection: 750V dc third rail (Note: 1)
Traction motor type: 1TB2016 three phase
Output: 1,500kW
Max speed: 100mph (161km/h)
Coupling type: Within set - semi auto
Outer - Dellner 12
Multiple restriction: 444/450
Door type: Single leaf sliding plug
Owner: Angel Trains
Operator: South West Trains
Special features: Air conditioned

Note: 1 Wired for 25Kv ac overhead power collection, pantographs presently not fitted

Last updated 21/04/06