Following extensive running trials on BR's Southern Region with two four-car prototype high-density trains, a three-car equipment test-bed was developed to establish the final design of the first series-production units. These are now being delivered in preparation for revenue-earning service starting next month. Standard components will allow the same design to be used for several different power supply systems.
BR's class 313 is first of standard inner-suburban EMUs
Neue, elektrische Standard-Vorortzuege in England
Railway Gazette International ; 132 , 7 ; 265-269
1976
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