British Rail Class 382
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British electric multiple unit train
| British Rail Class 382 | |
|---|---|
| Replaced | (Planned)[1] |
| Number built | (Planned as of September 2025)[2] |
| Fleet numbers | TBA |
| Capacity |
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| Operator | Northern Trains |
| Specifications | |
| Train length |
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| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) (Planned as of September 2025)[2] |
| Axle load | Route Availability 3 (Planned as of 2025)[2] |
| Electric system | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Safety systems | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 382 is a planned fleet of three- and four-car electric multiple unit (EMU) trains to be built for Northern Trains.
History
[edit ]In August 2023, Northern issued a tender to acquire a contract for up to 450 new trains to replace the older rolling stock in their fleet.[4] A more detailed tender for up to 329 new trains was issued in 2024,[5] and in January 2025, it was revealed that Northern had shortlisted five companies to build its new fleet – Alstom, CAF, Hitachi, Siemens and Stadler.[6] [7] [8]
Contracts are expected to be awarded in 2026, with the first units delivered by 2030.[6] [7]
In September 2025, Modern Railways reported that the TOPS number 382 is reserved for the planned new EMU fleet.[2]
References
[edit ]- ^ Clinnick, Richard. "Northern new train fleet introduction plans revealed". Modern Railways. Key Publishing Ltd. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Clinnick, Richard (October 2025). "Northern Revolution". Modern Railways . Vol. 82, no. 925. p. 11.
- ^ "Supply of New Rolling Stock, Supporting Infrastructure and Maintenance Support Services - Find a Tender". www.find-tender.service.gov.uk.
- ^ "Supply of New Rolling Stock and Maintenance Support Services - Find a Tender". www.find-tender.service.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Dunn, Pip (29 May 2024). "Northern invites tenders for up to 329 new trains". Network News. Rail Magazine . No. 1010. pp. 20–21.
- ^ a b "Northern Rail invites five manufacturers for 450 trains". Railway Pro. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Northern's new trains". Northern Trains.
- ^ Wilcock, Rich (17 January 2025). "Northern begins negotiations with manufacturers for 450 new trains". Rail Magazine.
