Class 357.

• DMSO(A)-PTSOL-MSO-DMSO(B).
• Under construction Derby 1998 to 1999.
• New units for the London Tilbury and Southend services.
• Air conditioned with alluminium alloy bodies, IGBT control, tightlock couplers, disc brakes and regenerative braking.
• Provision for 750 V d.c. if required.
• Two 250 kW traction motors per motor car.
• Bogies ADtranz P3-25 (motor cars), T3-25 (trailer cars).
• Gangways within unit.
• Sliding doors.
• Dimensions 20.75 x 2.80 m (motor cars), 20.10 x 2.80 m (inner cars).
• Maximum Speed 100 mph.

Units numbers will be 357001 to 357044.

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