British Rail Class 365
The British Rail Class 365 "Networker Express" were dual-voltage (25kV AC and 750V DC) electric multiple units built by ABB at York from 1994-95. These were the last units to be built at York works before it closed. All Class 365 units received front end cab modifications to equip them with cab air conditioning. Their final service was on May 15th 2021.
British Rail Class 365 Networker Express | |
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![]() Great Northern 365523 at London King's Cross in September 2015 | |
In service | 9 December 1996 - 15 May 2021 |
Manufacturer | ABB |
Built at | Holgate Road carriage works |
Family name | Networker |
Constructed | 1994-1995 |
Refurbishment | 2013 – 2016 Bombardier Transportation Ilford |
Number built | 41 trainsets |
Number scrapped | 41 trainsets |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset. 242 seats 1 Driving Motor Open Standard (DMOS) |
Operator(s) | Abellio ScotRail Connex South Eastern First Capital Connect Great Northern Network SouthEast South Eastern Trains West Anglia Great Northern |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Power output | 1,256 kW |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC Overhead 750 V DC Contact shoe (removed) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm |

Class 365, no. 365502 at London Victoria on 18th March 2003. This unit is pictured with the original front end cab design, and is painted in Connex South Eastern "Networker" livery. This unit was then transferred to WAGN, then to First Capital Connect and then to Great Northern. It has since received cab modifications.

Class 365, No. 365530 arriving at Cambridge on 15th May 2004, with a service from King's Lynn. This unit was operated by West Anglia Great Northern at the time and has a modified front end with cab air conditioning. It is shown still painted in obsolete Network SouthEast livery.
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