Class 318 Profile and Models
318254 at Whifflet in July 2015. ©Hugh Llewelyn
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The British Rail Class 318 is an electric multiple-unit (EMU) passenger train which operates in west central Scotland. The units were introduced on 29 September 1986 as part of the electrification of the Ayrshire Coast Line between Glasgow Central and Ayr/Ardrossan with alternating current (AC) overhead lines. Their use was extended to Largs in January 1987. They were also used on the Inverclyde Line in small numbers. The trains currently operate Argyle Line (including services to Lanark from Glasgow Central High Level), Cathcart Circle Line, North Clyde Line, Whifflet Line and Inverclyde Line services. Following the withdrawal of the Class 314 fleet in 2019, these units are the oldest working EMUs in Scotland, having been in revenue-earning service for more than 36 years. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit - 25kV 50Hz AC Overhead |
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Builder |
BREL York Works |
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Build Dates |
1985 to 1986 |
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Total Built |
21 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
3-car |
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Power Output |
1,438hp |
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Top Speed |
90 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
216 seats |
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Operated By |
British Rail Abellio ScotRail First ScotRail National Express ScotRail |
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Main Duties |
Suburban Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service |