British Rail Class 390
The British Class 390 "Pendolino" electric multiple unit is a tilting train built by Fiat Ferroviaria using Fiat tilt systems. Now running for Avanti West Coast, fifty-three 9-car units were built for Virgin Trains from 2001 to 2004. These trains were the last to be assembled at Alstom's Washwood Heath plant, in Birmingham, before it closed in 2005.
| British Rail Class 390 Pendolino | |
|---|---|
 Class 390 no. 390029 "City of Stoke-on-Trent" at Birmingham New Street on 24 September 2003 with a service to Wolverhampton. These units now work the majority of Avanti West Coast services. | |
| In service | 23 July 2002 - Current |
| Manufacturer | Alstom, Washwood Heath (Fiat tilting system) |
| Family name | Pendolino |
| Constructed | 2001-2004 |
| Number built | 53 trainsets |
| Formation | 9 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 390001 - 390053 |
| Capacity | 145 first class seats 294 standard class seats |
| Operator(s) | Avanti West Coast, Formerly : Virgin |
| Line(s) served | West Coast Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 24.1 m |
| Width | 2.9 m |
| Height | 2.73 m |
| Maximum speed | 140 mph (225 km/h) [Design] 125 mph (200 km/h) [Service] |
| Weight | 466 t |
| Power output | 5.1 MW |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative, Rheostatic, Disc |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Incidents
On the 23rd February 2007, a Class 390 derailed near Grayrigg in Cumbria. It was caused by a broken point in the train tracks. Sadly, one person died and 58 were hurt. In 2012, Network Rail was fined over £4 million for not keeping their tracks up to standard.[1]
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