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⚫ The '''Class 180''' is a type of British ] built by ] between 2000 and 2001 for express use by ] (FGW). They were built at ] in ] and are part of the ] family along with the ]. FGW stopped using the class on 27 March 2009, and they are now employed by other operators. The Class 180s were given the name '''''Adelante''''' upon entry into service with FGW, a name devised by ] that they retain with ]. ] renamed their units as '''''Zephyrs''''' leading some enthusiasts to nickname the units ''A to Z''.<ref>{{cite journal |last1= Abell|first1= Paul|last2= |first2= |year= 2009|title= Grand Central plans Bradford service for next spring|journal= Today's Railways|volume= |issue= 93|pages= 11|url= |doi= }}</ref>
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⚫ The '''Class 180''' is a type of British ] built by ] between 2000 and 2001 at ] in ] for express use by ] (FGW). The last 180s in service for FGW were withdrawn on 27 March 2009. They are part of the ] family along with the ]. The Class 180s were given the name ''Adelante'' upon entry into service with FGW, a name devised by ] that they retain with ]. ] renamed their units as ''Zephyrs'' leading some enthusiasts to nickname the units ''A to Z''.<ref>{{cite journal |last1= Abell|first1= Paul|last2= |first2= |year= 2009|title= Grand Central plans Bradford service for next spring|journal= Today's Railways|volume= |issue= 93|pages= 11|url= |doi= }}</ref>


==Description== ==Description==
] ]
] ]
===Technical===
⚫ All coaches are equipped with a Cummins QSK19 diesel engine which develops {{convert|560|kW|hp|abbr=on}} at 2,100 rpm,<ref name="v"> ''voithturbo.com''</ref> identical to that found in the ] family of DMUs as well as in the Siemens Class 185 DMU's used by First Transpennine Express.

⚫ Unusually for such a fast train, they feature a hydraulic transmission,<ref> ''therailwaycentre.com''</ref> supplied by ] which is a three speed type, with integral hydrodynamic braking (rated at 750&nbsp;kW short term, 420&nbsp;kW continuous). One bogie per coach is powered, with both axles driven. Total vehicle weight is 278 tonnes.<ref name="v" />


===Fleet===
There are 14 Class 180 trains, numbered 180101-180114. They provide 42 seats in first class and 226 in standard plus 16 "tip-up" seats and storage for six ]s. There are 14 Class 180 trains, numbered 180101-180114. They provide 42 seats in first class and 226 in standard plus 16 "tip-up" seats and storage for six ]s.
There are five cars per unit, with individual cars numbered: There are five cars per unit, with individual cars numbered:
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| Standard | Standard
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⚫ All coaches are equipped with a Cummins QSK19 diesel engine which develops {{convert|560|kW|hp|abbr=on}} at 2,100 rpm,<ref name="v"> ''voithturbo.com''</ref> identical to that found in the ] family of DMUs as well as in the Siemens Class 185 DMU's used by First Transpennine Express.

⚫ Unusually for such a fast train, they feature a hydraulic transmission,<ref> ''therailwaycentre.com''</ref> supplied by ] which is a three speed type, with integral ] (rated at 750&nbsp;kW short term, 420&nbsp;kW continuous). One bogie per coach is powered, with both axles driven. Total vehicle weight is 278 tonnes.<ref name="v" />


== Operations == == Operations ==
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====First Hull Trains==== ====First Hull Trains====
] acquired two Class 180 units to replace a damaged ]<ref> ''hulltrains.co.uk''</ref> which operated in parallel with the remaining Class 222s. In 2008 First Hull Trains decided to replace its Class 222 units with Class 180s by the end of 2008<ref></ref> for services to and from ] to {{stnlnk|Hull}}. The acquired units will undergo an internal refit including the installation of laptop sockets and new coffee machines. The refurbished units will be in operation from late January 2009.<ref name="Today's Railways Issue 86">] Issue 86</ref> ] acquired two Class 180 units to replace a damaged ]<ref> ''hulltrains.co.uk''</ref> which operated in parallel with the remaining Class 222s. In 2008, First Hull Trains decided to replace its Class 222 units with Class 180s by the end of 2008<ref></ref> for services to and from ] to {{stnlnk|Hull}}. The acquired units have undergone an internal refit including the installation of laptop sockets and new coffee machines. The refurbished units began operation in late January 2009.


====Northern Rail==== ====Northern Rail====
] added three Class 180 units to their fleet in December 2008 to operate services from Hazel Grove and Manchester Victoria to Preston and Blackpool North until the end of 2010. These are units obtained by ] for the expansion of their own services on the ], and which have been sub-leased to Northern until they can obtain more long term stock.<ref name="Today's Railways Issue 86" /> ] added three Class 180 units to their fleet in December 2008 to operate services from Hazel Grove and Manchester Victoria to Preston and Blackpool North until the end of 2010. These are units obtained by ] for the expansion of their own services on the ], and which have been sub-leased to Northern until they can obtain more long term stock.<ref name="Today's Railways Issue 86">] Issue 86</ref>


====Grand Central==== ====Grand Central====
] operate a pair of Class 180s for use on its London to Sunderland route, having secured the rights to a fourth daily service in each direction. The two 180s join the company's 3 ]s (HSTs).<ref name="Rail 613">{{cite journal |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2009 |month=March |title="Two Adelantes on their way to Grand Central" |journal=Rail |volume= |issue=613 |pages=10 |id= |url= |accessdate=2009-03-18 |quote= }}</ref> The company had initially announced the two units would run as one, giving a 10 car train, but later confirmed the two units would run separately for extra flexibility to the fleet. ] operate a pair of Class 180s for use on its London to Sunderland route, having secured the rights to a fourth daily service in each direction. The two 180s join the company's 3 ]s (HSTs).<ref name="Rail 613">{{cite journal |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2009 |month=March |title="Two Adelantes on their way to Grand Central" |journal=Rail |volume= |issue=613 |pages=10 |id= |url= |accessdate=2009-03-18 |quote= }}</ref> The company had initially announced the two units would run as one, giving a ten-car train, but later confirmed the two units would run separately for extra flexibility to the fleet.


Grand Central also acquired three additional units for their new service to Bradford Interchange. Originally the service was to be operated under the brand name ], as part of parent company ], but will instead run as Grand Central, meaning units can be interchanged between the two routes. One of the three units acquired for the Bradford route has been used by First Hull Trains as a fifth unit while their main four were refreshed. Grand Central also acquired three additional units for their new service to Bradford Interchange. Originally the service was to be operated under the brand name Grand Northern, as part of parent company ], but will instead run as Grand Central, meaning units can be interchanged between the two routes. One of the three units acquired for the Bradford route has been used by First Hull Trains as a fifth unit while their main four were refreshed.


The units are being modified by Railcare and are being fitted with ] and at-seat plug sockets<ref name="gcpr"/>. One of the initial two units, number 180112, was named '']'' at a ceremony at {{stnlink|London King's Cross}} and is the first to carry Grand Central's new logo<ref name="gcpr">{{cite web|url=http://www.grandcentralrail.co.uk/jamesherriot|title=Grand Central Railway names train after famous Yorkshire vet ‘James Herriot’|accessdate=2009-08-11|publisher=Grand Central Railway}}</ref> and orange stripe livery. The units will undergo a full internal refurbishment. They entered service in September 2009. The units are being modified by Railcare and are being fitted with ] and at-seat plug sockets<ref name="gcpr"/>. One of the initial two units, number 180112, was named '']'' at a ceremony at {{stnlink|London King's Cross}} and is the first to carry Grand Central's new logo<ref name="gcpr">{{cite web|url=http://www.grandcentralrail.co.uk/jamesherriot|title=Grand Central Railway names train after famous Yorkshire vet ‘James Herriot’|accessdate=2009-08-11|publisher=Grand Central Railway}}</ref> and orange stripe livery. The units will undergo a full internal refurbishment. They entered service in September 2009.
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===Future Operators=== ===Future Operators===
====National Express East Coast/ East Coast Railway==== ====National Express East Coast/ East Coast Railway====
] in its application for access rights on the ] (ECML) in March 2008, requested additional services to a number of destinations. In its application, NXEC specified that, in addition to its existing InterCity 125 and ] sets, it would require as many as nine Class 180s.<ref>{{cite journal |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2008 |month=April |title=National Express East Coast proposes plans to Office of Rail Regulation for service expansion to Yorkshire and the East Coast |journal=Railway Herald |volume= |issue=125 |pages=4 |id= |url=http://www.railwayherald.co.uk/issues/RHUK/Issue128.pdf#page=4 |accessdate= 2008-04-28 |quote= }}</ref><ref>, Office of Rail Regulation, 28-03-2008</ref> National Express East Coast have already managed to secure five units to start running its services.<ref name="Today's Railways Issue 86" /> ] in its application for access rights on the ] (ECML) in March 2008, requested additional services to a number of destinations. In its application, NXEC specified that, in addition to its existing InterCity 125 and ] sets, it would require as many as nine Class 180s.<ref>, Office of Rail Regulation, 28-03-2008</ref> National Express East Coast have already managed to secure five units to start running its services.<ref name="Today's Railways Issue 86" />


=== Former Operators === === Former Operators ===
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The Class 180 fleet suffered from a number of reliability problems, including problems with the doors closing and locking quickly.<ref name="news">{{cite news|title=Rail firm goes back to 30-years to boost reliability|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23411609-details/Rail+firm+goes+back+to+30-years+to+boost+reliability/article.do|year=2008|publisher=thisislondon.co.uk}}</ref> This resulted in their replacement on most of the above services, using High Speed Trains displaced from ]. The Class 180s then operated express commuter services from London Paddington to ], Worcester, Hereford (via the ]) ], ], ] and ]. The Class 180 fleet suffered from a number of reliability problems, including problems with the doors closing and locking quickly.<ref name="news">{{cite news|title=Rail firm goes back to 30-years to boost reliability|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23411609-details/Rail+firm+goes+back+to+30-years+to+boost+reliability/article.do|year=2008|publisher=thisislondon.co.uk}}</ref> This resulted in their replacement on most of the above services, using High Speed Trains displaced from ]. The Class 180s then operated express commuter services from London Paddington to ], Worcester, Hereford (via the ]) ], ], ] and ].


The reliability problems experienced by FGW as well as increased passenger numbers led the operator to acquire some more refurbished HST sets towards the end of 2007 as replacements to operate the express commuter services,<ref name="news" /> which ironically the Class 180 had been intended to replace them on. As a consequence, First Great Western returned most of the Class 180 fleet to the leasing company ] in early 2008. The reliability problems experienced by FGW, combined with increased passenger numbers, led the operator to acquire extra refurbished HST sets towards the end of 2007 as replacements to operate the express commuter services.<ref name="news" /> As a consequence, First Great Western returned most of the Class 180 fleet to the leasing company ] in early 2008.<ref name ="mmpa"> ''mmpa.co.uk'' </ref>


Although FGW had planned to return the entire fleet for storage, it made a decision to retain three Class 180 units until it had received a cascaded HST from ].<ref>http://www.hondawanderer.com/Class_180.htm</ref> These units were to be operated in multiple, with a 2x5 car train plus one 5-car unit as a spare. They were utilised for services between London Paddington, Oxford, and Great Malvern. Although FGW had planned to return the entire fleet for storage, it made a decision to retain three Class 180 units until it had received a cascaded HST from ].<ref name ="mmpa"/> These units were to be operated in multiple, with a 2x5 car train plus one 5-car unit as a spare. They were utilised for services between London Paddington, Oxford, and Great Malvern.<ref>http://www.hondawanderer.com/Class_180.htm</ref>


=== Proposed operations === === Proposed operations ===
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|align=center|4<ref> - Modern Railways, 15/08/08</ref> |align=center|4<ref> ''rcts.org.uk'' </ref>
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⚫ |align=center|3<ref>"Northern takes three 180s for Blackpool services" - Today's Railways Issue 84, p64</ref>
|align=center|3<ref name="NR15Dec">{{cite web|url=http://media.northernrail.org/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=317&NewsAreaID=2|title=Northern launches new North West timetables and new customer information point at Manchester Victoria|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="northernRH152">{{citation|url=http://www.railwayherald.co.uk/issues/RHUK/Issue152.pdf|format=PDF|title=Second Class 180 'Adelante' set moves north|periodical = Railway Herald|issue=152|page=5|date=October 20, 2008}}</ref>
|180103*, 180106*, 180108*
⚫ |180103*,<ref name="northernRH152" /> 180106*,<ref name="northernRH152" /> 180108*<ref>"Northern takes three 180s for Blackpool services" - Today's Railways Issue 84, p64</ref>
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|Grand Central |Grand Central
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(* Units with ], will transfer to ], after the 18-month contract has finished) * Units with ] will transfer to ] after the 18-month contract has finished.


(] have secured the lease of 5 units, 3 of which will be used for the ] to London service commencing in May 2010.) ] have secured the lease of 5 units, 3 of which will be used for the ] to London service commencing in May 2010.


== References == == References ==

Revision as of 17:41, 8 December 2009

British Rail Class 180
First Great Western Class 180 Adelante No. 180114 at Cheltenham Spa on 31 March 2004
Specifications
Braking system(s)Air/Hydrodynamic
Coupling systemScharfenberg

The Class 180 is a type of British diesel multiple unit built by Alstom between 2000 and 2001 for express use by First Great Western (FGW). They were built at Washwood Heath in Birmingham and are part of the Coradia 1000 family along with the Class 175. FGW stopped using the class on 27 March 2009, and they are now employed by other operators. The Class 180s were given the name Adelante upon entry into service with FGW, a name devised by First Group that they retain with First Hull Trains. Grand Central renamed their units as Zephyrs leading some enthusiasts to nickname the units A to Z.

Description

The original interior of Standard Class aboard a Class 180 DMSO vehicle
The original interior of First Class aboard a Class 180 MFO vehicle

There are 14 Class 180 trains, numbered 180101-180114. They provide 42 seats in first class and 226 in standard plus 16 "tip-up" seats and storage for six bicycles. There are five cars per unit, with individual cars numbered:

Coach Description Class
A Driving Motor Standard
B Intermediate Motor Standard
C Intermediate Motor Standard
D Intermediate Motor First
E Driving Motor Standard

All coaches are equipped with a Cummins QSK19 diesel engine which develops 560 kW (750 hp) at 2,100 rpm, identical to that found in the Voyager family of DMUs as well as in the Siemens Class 185 DMU's used by First Transpennine Express.

Unusually for such a fast train, they feature a hydraulic transmission, supplied by Voith which is a three speed type, with integral hydrodynamic braking (rated at 750 kW short term, 420 kW continuous). One bogie per coach is powered, with both axles driven. Total vehicle weight is 278 tonnes.

Operations

Current Operators

First Hull Trains Class 180 No. 180113 at London Kings Cross.
Grand Central Class 180 No. 180112 at London Kings Cross.

First Hull Trains

First Hull Trains acquired two Class 180 units to replace a damaged Class 222 Pioneer which operated in parallel with the remaining Class 222s. In 2008, First Hull Trains decided to replace its Class 222 units with Class 180s by the end of 2008 for services to and from London to Hull. The acquired units have undergone an internal refit including the installation of laptop sockets and new coffee machines. The refurbished units began operation in late January 2009.

Northern Rail

Northern Rail added three Class 180 units to their fleet in December 2008 to operate services from Hazel Grove and Manchester Victoria to Preston and Blackpool North until the end of 2010. These are units obtained by National Express East Coast for the expansion of their own services on the East Coast Main Line, and which have been sub-leased to Northern until they can obtain more long term stock.

Grand Central

Grand Central operate a pair of Class 180s for use on its London to Sunderland route, having secured the rights to a fourth daily service in each direction. The two 180s join the company's 3 high speed trains (HSTs). The company had initially announced the two units would run as one, giving a ten-car train, but later confirmed the two units would run separately for extra flexibility to the fleet.

Grand Central also acquired three additional units for their new service to Bradford Interchange. Originally the service was to be operated under the brand name Grand Northern, as part of parent company Grand Union, but will instead run as Grand Central, meaning units can be interchanged between the two routes. One of the three units acquired for the Bradford route has been used by First Hull Trains as a fifth unit while their main four were refreshed.

The units are being modified by Railcare and are being fitted with wi-fi and at-seat plug sockets. One of the initial two units, number 180112, was named James Herriot at a ceremony at London King's Cross and is the first to carry Grand Central's new logo and orange stripe livery. The units will undergo a full internal refurbishment. They entered service in September 2009.

Future Operators

National Express East Coast/ East Coast Railway

National Express East Coast in its application for access rights on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in March 2008, requested additional services to a number of destinations. In its application, NXEC specified that, in addition to its existing InterCity 125 and InterCity 225 sets, it would require as many as nine Class 180s. National Express East Coast have already managed to secure five units to start running its services.

Former Operators

First Great Western

A First Great Western Class 180 unit at Radley

The Class 180 fleet, given the name Adelante by FGW, was originally deployed on a wide variety of First Great Western services, including

The Class 180 fleet suffered from a number of reliability problems, including problems with the doors closing and locking quickly. This resulted in their replacement on most of the above services, using High Speed Trains displaced from Midland Mainline. The Class 180s then operated express commuter services from London Paddington to Oxford, Worcester, Hereford (via the Cotswold Line) Exeter, Gloucester, Westbury and Frome.

The reliability problems experienced by FGW, combined with increased passenger numbers, led the operator to acquire extra refurbished HST sets towards the end of 2007 as replacements to operate the express commuter services. As a consequence, First Great Western returned most of the Class 180 fleet to the leasing company Angel Trains in early 2008.

Although FGW had planned to return the entire fleet for storage, it made a decision to retain three Class 180 units until it had received a cascaded HST from National Express East Coast. These units were to be operated in multiple, with a 2x5 car train plus one 5-car unit as a spare. They were utilised for services between London Paddington, Oxford, and Great Malvern.

Proposed operations

Platinum Trains

Platinum Trains had aimed to use 180s on an Aberdeen to Kings Cross service, provided their track access application was approved. However, the application was declined in January 2009.

Fleet details

Class Operator No. in service Year Built Cars per set Unit numbers
Class 180 First Hull Trains 4 2000-2001 5 180109 - 180111, 180113
Northern Rail 3 180103*, 180106*, 180108*
Grand Central 5 180101, 180105, 180107, 180112, 180114
East Coast 2 180102, 180104

Grand Central have secured the lease of 5 units, 3 of which will be used for the Bradford Interchange to London service commencing in May 2010.

References

  1. "System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles". Rail Safety and Standards Board. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
  2. ^ High-speed diesel multiple units Class 180 of First North Western with T312 bre turbo transmission + KB 190, KE-445 and SK-445 final drive and cardan shaft. voithturbo.com
  3. Abell, Paul (2009). "Grand Central plans Bradford service for next spring". Today's Railways (93): 11.
  4. Class 180 Technical Data therailwaycentre.com
  5. About First Hull Trains hulltrains.co.uk
  6. East Coast Main Line : Route Utilisation Strategy, February 2008. page 71 (section 4.3.2) from Network Rail
  7. ^ Today's Railways Issue 86
  8. ^ ""Two Adelantes on their way to Grand Central"". Rail (613): 10. 2009. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  9. ^ "Grand Central Railway names train after famous Yorkshire vet 'James Herriot'". Grand Central Railway. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
  10. National Express East Coast- Track Access Rights on the East Coast Main Line, Office of Rail Regulation, 28-03-2008
  11. ^ "Rail firm goes back to 30-years to boost reliability". thisislondon.co.uk. 2008.
  12. ^ mmpa.co.uk
  13. http://www.hondawanderer.com/Class_180.htm
  14. Application to the Office of Rail Regulation for a passenger track access contract under section 17 of the Railways Act 1993 Office of Rail regulation
  15. ORR Track Access Rights Application Decision for ECML - 28 January 2009 ORR Website; Retrieved 2009-01-29
  16. rcts.org.uk
  17. "Northern takes three 180s for Blackpool services" - Today's Railways Issue 84, p64
  18. "Modern Railways" Magazine October 2009 P42
  19. "The Railway Magazine 155"

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