On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:56:36 +0100, "Peter Masson"
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"R.C. Payne" wrote in message
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wrote:

Is it really sensible/cost-effective to have 100mph capability for
these, rather than modify (presumably re-gear) for better acceleration
- or have a lower-spec traction package? I can't imagine that there's
much chance of the units exceeding 50mph, unless they operate on other
(non-TfL) routes at some point in the future.

Perhaps it's cheaper that way, as they can just supply another
off-the-shelf electrostar. What is the top speed of a 376? I'm
guessing that is what these trains will end up being.

100 mph isn't mentioned in the TfL press release. It looks as though the
Beeb saw the word Electrostar, looked up the details of the Southern and
Kent Coast 375/377s. put two and two together and made five.

Or maybe the BBC was simply being accurate when it said "the
Bombardier company said"?
http://www.bombardier.com/en/0_0/pre...724&sCateg=1_0

Bombardier Wins A £223 Million Order From Transport For London For 152
Electric Multiple Unit Cars For The United Kingdom

"The 100mph Class 376 units are specially designed for suburban
operations and are part of the proven and reliable Electrostar family
of products. 1,614 Electrostar cars are already in daily passenger
service with three UK operators, c2c, South East Trains and Southern
Railways."

It is not really the BBC's fault if they have taken the data from
official sources - I doubt they employ teams of Class 376 spotters to
verify official statements by train builders.
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Arthur Figgis Surrey, UK