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BR Class 321

British Rail Class 321
321903 B Doncaster.JPG
Northern Class 321/9 EMU No. 321903 at Doncaster
321901 B Leeds TSO Interior.JPG
The refurbished interior aboard a Northern Class 321/9
In service 1988–current
Manufacturer BREL York
Family name BR Second Generation (Mark 3)
Number built 117 trainsets
Formation 4 cars per trainset
  • 321/3 and 321/4: DTCO+TSO+MSO+DTSO
  • 321/9: DTSO(A)+TSO+MSO+DTSO(B)
Capacity 321/9: 309 seats per unit
Operator(s)
Specifications
Car length 19.95 m (65 ft 5 in)
Width 2.82 m (9 ft 3 in)
Height 3.78 m (12 ft 5 in)
Maximum speed 100 mph (161 km/h)
Weight Total - 137.9 t (135.7 long tons)
Power output 1,438 hp (1,072 kW)
Electric system(s) 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead
Coupling system Tightlock coupling compatible - classes 313-322 inclusive
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge

The British Rail Class 321 alternating current (AC) electric multiple units (EMU) were built by BREL York in three batches from 1988 to 1991. The design was successful and led to the development of the similar Class 320 and Class 322 units for use by Strathclyde PTE and Stansted Express (now used by Northern) respectively. The British Rail Mark 3 bodyshell design was also used for construction of the Class 456 direct current (DC) units.

The 321s are operated by Greater Anglia and Northern.

Three sub-classes of unit were built. The first two were built for the Network SouthEast sector, whilst the final batch was built for services around Leeds. These trains have been modified by different rail companies who use them, such as Greater Anglia. The modifications include new seats, paintwork, lighting and in carriage announcement boards.

The first batch of 66 EMU trains, built between 1988 and 1990 were classified under TOPS as Class 321/3. Units were numbered in the range 321301-366 and have a maximum speed of 100 mph (161 km/h). Each EMU consisted of four carriages; two outer driving trailers, one of which contained first class seating; an intermediate motor coach with standard class seating only, roof mounted Brecknell Willis High Speed pantograph and four Brush TM2141C traction motors (two per bogie); and an intermediate trailer with standard class seating.


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