© trainspo.comMetro Cammell 484
Built by Metro Cammell
Overview of the Metro Cammell 484
Discover the 484 electric multiple unit (EMU), a modern and efficient railway vehicle.
Built by Metro Cammell and refurbished by Vivarail between 2020 and 2021, this locomotive serves the United Kingdom's South Western Railway, belonging to the SWR 484 class.
Measuring 2.84 m wide and 3.63 m high, it achieves a top speed of 97 km/h. Its electric systems run on 750 V DC via a third rail, delivering a substantial 448 kW of power.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the 484 represents a cutting-edge solution for passenger rail transport.
Metro Cammell 484 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Metro Cammell | |
| Refurbished | Vivarail 2020 - 2021 (5) | |
| Top speed | 97 km/h60 mph | |
| Power output | 448 kW601 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Width | 2.84 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.63 m11 ft 11 in |
Operators of the Metro Cammell 484
Railway companies that have operated the 484, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| South Western Railway | SWR 484 | United Kingdom |
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