Class 158

Description

The Class 158 fleet is leased to Arriva Rail North Limited  and covers most routes in the east, Calder Valley, York – Blackpool, Leeds – Nottingham, Leeds – Lincoln, Sheffield – Bridlington/Scarborough, Leeds – Huddersfield and York – Hull.

The fleet is currently configured as 10 x 2 car units and undergoing a series of modifications which include:

• Digital Train
• Wabasto Heaters
• PRM/PIS & Interior Refresh
• Swap out to Bar Couplers from Semi Auto

Features and Facts

  • Manufacturer: BREL
  • Entry into service: 1991
  • Fleet size: 20 vehicles
  • Unit formation: DMSL-DMS
  • Unit seating capacity: Standard Class: 142, Tip Up: 9
  • Dimensions of unit: DMSL & DMS 23.23m
  • Traction Type: diesel
  • Maximum speed: 90mph
  • Maximum acceleration: 0.80 ms-2
  • Regenerative braking
  • Accessible: TSI PRM compliant
  • CET toilets: 1 x UAT
  • Passenger information system
  • At-seat power sockets
  • Overhead luggage storage
  • Bicycle storage