442s Arrrive At Gatwick Express

摘要

On December 9 Southern returned to traffic the first two of 17 Class 442 EMUs being leased from Angel Trains to operate Gatwick Express services extended to Brighton in the peaks from December 15 (RB1329 p4). Five of the former SWT sets are expected to be in service for the timetable change, with the rest delivered by February.rnA ￡10m modernisation of the five-car units is being undertaken by Railcare in Wolverton, focusing on a complete reconfiguration of the interiors to suit the airport and long-distance commuting markets. First class compartments and the buffet have been removed, requiring significant structural alterations to the Mk 111 vehicles. Each set has been fitted with 644 new standard and 48 first class seats supplied by Chapman, along with additional luggage space and a new passenger information system; announcements on the Gatwick - London leg will be made in several languages.