The book covers all electric-powered unit trains, overhead line collection units operated on the Midland and Eastern regions and third rail units operating principally on the Southern region. The listings are completed with details of the Eurostar trains and a section covering light rail 'tramcars' on major light rail and street tramway systems.
Details of trains, train formations and individual vehicle types are given, along with equipment changes from the standard fittings. The livery, owner and operator of each train are supplied, indicating in which areas each unit is most likely to be operating. Rationalisation of trains and services in recent years allows this book to accommodate details of on-track maintenance plant.
The definitive guides to rolling stock on Britain's Railways and widely used as a source of reference throughout the railway industry Platform 5 Pocket Books contain a complete listing of all vehicles in service on Britain's mainline railways.
Including:
• Overview of Britain's Railway System
• Multiple Unit Formations
• Classification and Numbering Schemes
• Depot Allocations and Locations
• Owner and Operator Information
• Named Vehicles
• Livery Details
• Technical Specifications