- Extensive interior and exterior mid-life refresh of all 36 Class 376 Electrostars.
- Enhancements include at seat USB/power sockets, energy-efficient LED lighting and a blue exterior wrap.
Class 376 upgrade is part of Southeastern’s wider fleet improvement programme that is delivering better journeys for customers. - Southeastern is proud to announce a major refurbishment of its Class 376 trains, in collaboration with its industry partners Alstom and Eversholt Rail.
This transformative programme will enhance customer comfort, improve operational efficiency, and refresh a fleet that has been a cornerstone of Southeastern’s Metro services since its introduction in 2004.
The work is getting underway at the Ashford Maintenance Centre with the first units to receive the new blue livery and LED lighting scheduled to be in customer service from the spring.
The interior refresh, which includes refurbished seats and a full re-paint, will start later in the summer at the Grove Park depot, with the first units due into customer service before the end of the year.
Mark Johnson, Engineering Director at Southeastern, said: “I’m thrilled that we will be upgrading the Class 376s with our partners at Alstom and Eversholt Rail. The mid-life refresh will deliver better journeys for our customers and keep these trains in tip-top condition for years to come.
“This builds on the upgrades across our other fleets, and the newer trains we are bringing in, as well as the ongoing procurement of new trains to replace our older Networkers.
“It all adds up to great news for our passengers across South East London, East Sussex and Kent.”
Peter Broadley, Commercial Director UK and Ireland at Alstom, said: “We are proud to partner with Southeastern and Eversholt Rail on this transformative mid-life upgrade for the Class 376 fleet. By delivering a refreshed, modernised fleet with enhanced passenger amenities and operational efficiency, we’re ensuring these Derby-built trains continue to provide reliable and comfortable journeys for Southeastern’s customers.
“This project is a testament to Alstom’s commitment to innovation and excellence in supporting our operators and improving passenger experience across the UK rail network.”
Paul Sutherland, Client Services Director at Eversholt Rail, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Southeastern and Alstom to deliver this refurbishment programme to upgrade our Class 376 fleet.
“This refurbishment follows on from the recent investment on both our Class 375 and Class 395 fleets, underlining our commitment to enhancing the passenger experience for Southeastern’s customers”.
