British Rail Class 365

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The British Rail Class 365 Networker Express was a fleet of 41 dual-voltage (25 kV 50 Hz AC and 750 V DC) electric multiple unit passenger trains that were built by ABB at Holgate Road Carriage Works in 1994 and 1995. The Class 365 was derived from the Class 465 EMU after the planned "Universal Networker" Classes 371 and 381 were not funded through to production. An initial prototype that better suited the operation of long-distance services was developed from an existing unit (designated as Class 465/3), as the new type was intended to operate services in South East England and on the Great Northern Route. The purchase of 41 Class 365s was authorised in late 1993; they would be the last trains to be built at the Holgate Road works prior to its closure. Due to the front end of refurbished units resembling a smiling face, the trains have been nicknamed "Happy Trains" by enthusiasts. Deliveries began in 1994 under Network SouthEast and continued after operations transferred to the private...

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