The British Rail Class 717 Desiro City[9] is an electric multiple unit passenger train built by Siemens Mobility, currently operated by Govia Thameslink Railway on its Great Northern Hertford Loop and Welwyn stopping routes.

The Class 717 is a class of electric multiple unit being constructed for Great Northern by German rolling stock manufacturer Siemens for services from Moorgate, London. A total of 25 6-car units are to be built. Upon winning the Thameslink, Southern …

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2020年8月14日 · This was filmed in a safe environment and I had full permission from the driver to go inside and film. Do not attempt to trespass in non-public areas without...

2018年5月3日 · The dual-system 750 V DC third rail/25 kV 50 Hz overhead Class 717 EMUs will replace 44 three-car Class 313 units dating from 1976-77. Ridership on the route has doubled in the last 14 years, and the new units have full-width inter-car gangways to increase capacity as well as 2+2 seating with wide aisles and wide doors for rapid boarding and ...

2023年3月22日 · Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has received authorisation from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to place its Class 717 fleet into passenger service using Level 2 …

2023年8月16日 · Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has received authorisation from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to upgrade its Great Northern Class 717 fleet to the latest specification of European Train Control System (ETCS). It is the first fleet to receive authorisation to upgrade the on-board digital signalling system to this most recent version.

A new £240m fleet of Class 717 trains has been entered into service by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to replace the UK’s oldest electric rail fleet. GTR has deployed the first two of its new Class 717 rolling stock from Siemens, with a total of 25 of the new six-carriage trains due to run on the Great Northern routes by late summer.

2023年3月23日 · GTR’s Class 717 vehicles, which are leased by Rock Rail, will begin passenger services once Network Rail has completed works to switch on the trackside ETCS system later …

2023年8月16日 · Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has received authorisation from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to upgrade its Great Northern Class 717 fleet to the latest specification of European Train...