CLASS 458 'Juniper'


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Number range: 458001-458030
Alpha code: 4-JOP (Juniper Outer suburban Porterbrook)
Introduced: 1999-2002
Built by: Alstom, Washwood Heath, Birmingham
Formation: DMCO(A)+PTSOL+MOS+DMCO(B)
Vehicle numbers: DMCO(A) - 67601-67630
PTSOL - 74001-74030
MOS - 74101-74130
DMCO(B) - 67701-67730
Set length:
Vehicle length: DMC - 21.16m
PTSOL, MOS - 19.94m
Height: 3.77m
Width: 2.80m
Seating: Total ; 24F/257S
DMCO(A) - 12F/63S
PTSOL - 56S
MOS - 75S
DMCO(B) - 12F/63S
Internat layout: 2+2F, 2+3S
Gangway: Throughout (end connections currently out of use)
Toilets: PTSOL - 1
Weight: Total: 164.3
DMCO(A) - 45.2 tonnes
PTSOL - 33.3 tonnes
MOS - 40.6 tonnes
DMCO(B) - 45.2 tonnes
Brake type: Air, regenerative
Bogie type: ACR
Power collection: 750V dc third rail (Note: 1)
Traction motor type: 4 x Alstom
Horsepower: 1,447hp (1,080kW)
Max speed: 100mph (161km/h)
Coupling type: Within set - semi auto
Outer - Tightlock
Multiple restriction: Within type only
Door type: Bi-parting sliding plug
Special features: Air conditioned

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