38.4 t (37.8 long tons; 42.3 short tons) (BDTSO)[1]
Traction motors
4 × MV 155kW[1][3]
Power output
618 kW (829 hp)[3]
HVAC
Electric
Electric system(s)
25kV AC & 6.25kVAC overhead[4]
Current collector(s)
Pantograph
UIC classification
2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′
Bogies
Gresley ET3 (DTS, BDTS)[1][4]
Gresley ED3 (MBS)[4]
Braking system(s)
Electropneumatic[4]
Safety system(s)
AWS[4]
Coupling system
Automatic drophead buckeye (outer)
Automatic solid shank Alliance No.2 (inner)[4]
Multiple working
Within class, and Class 311[3]
Track gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
The British RailClass 303 electric multiple units, also known as "Blue Train" units, were introduced in 1960 for the electrification of the North Clyde and the Cathcart Circle lines in Strathclyde. They were initially classified as AM3 units before the introduction of the TOPS classification system, and were the dominant EMU on the Glasgow suburban railway network for over 25years before being progressively phased out by newer rolling stock. The final units were withdrawn from service in 2002. The fleet's lifespan was 42years.
The units were later used on the Inverclyde and Argyle lines of the Glasgow suburban railway network as various electrification schemes came to fruition.
^ abcdefghiFox 1994, pp. 7–8
^ abcd"Class 303 History". Scottish Trains Website. Archived from the original on 25 October 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
^ abcdefghij"Class 303". The Railway Centre. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ abcdefghij"Vehicle Diagram Book No.210 for Electrical Multiple Units (including A.P.T.)" (PDF). Barrowmore MRG. BRB Residuary Ltd. ED201, ED220, EE206, EE241, EF202, EF217. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
^Servicing depot opened in 1987
^Fox 1987, p. 50.
^Following closure as a passenger station in 1979, Bridgeton Central became a major servicing depot for Cl.303s until 1987
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