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British Rail Class 755

The British Rail Class 755 is a class of bi-mode multiple unit passenger train built by Stadler Rail for Greater Anglia. Part of the FLIRT modular train grouping, the trains first entered service on 29 July 2019, and are used on regional and local services throughout East Anglia; they are occasionally used for inter-city services between Norwich and London Liverpool Street.

History
, Germany In August 2016, Greater Anglia was awarded the East Anglia franchise with a commitment to replace all of the existing fleet with modern trains; an order was placed with Stadler Rail for 38 bi-mode multiple units from the FLIRT grouping. The order was financed by rolling stock company (ROSCO) Rock Rail. The plan was for the units to be assigned to Greater Anglia's more local and regional routes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, which include the Wherry Lines and the Bittern Line; the units would also be assigned to services on the Breckland Line, Ipswich–Ely line, the Felixstowe and Sudbury branch lines. Compared with the diesel multiple units they replaced, the 755s have more seats, mains and USB sockets, faster wi-fi, air conditioning and improved passenger information systems. The floor is lower than usual because the trains have power-packs to contain the diesel generators, providing better accessibility to wheelchair and pushchair users. ==Operation==
Operation
The first unit was delivered in November 2018, which gave an initial entry into service date planned for May 2019. By May 2019, the trains had not been authorised to enter service yet and instead were given a service date for the end of June or beginning of July. Following this, the trains were authorised to enter service on 30 May 2019 by the Office of Rail and Road As more units gradually entered service, Greater Anglia was able to withdraw all of its older second-generation diesel multiple-unit trains in favour of the 755s. The delay in all units entering service was caused by some initial multiple faults. Despite this, the Class 755 was named the most reliable diesel multiple unit in both 2021 and 2022. The train has been nicknamed "Basils" by people living on the routes that the Class 755 operates on. ==Technical details==
Technical details
Class 755 units have three or four passenger vehicles, along with a separate "power pack" vehicle, near to the centre of the unit that can be fitted with up to four Deutz 16-litre V8 diesel engines and generators. Class 755/4 units have four engines, while 755/3 units have two (mounted diagonally opposite each other). ==Accidents and incidents==
Accidents and incidents
New Rackheath On 24 November 2019, unit 755416 was approaching a level crossing at New Rackheath, in Norfolk, at when the barriers lifted as the train was from the crossing; cars started crossing in front of the train. The driver of 755416 initiated an emergency brake application, but the train was unable to stop until it was beyond the level crossing. A collision was avoided by less than half a second. The cause of the incident was contamination of the track interfering with detection of the train by track circuits. The equipment had been set to open the crossing 16 seconds after a loss of signal. The equipment operating the level crossing was reset to open the level crossing 99 seconds after a loss of signal and computer program on the train was rewritten to remove a ten-second delay in the application of sand in the event of wheelslide. The frequency of Rail Head Treatment Trains over the Bittern Line was increased from weekdays only to daily during the autumn. Reedham and Haddiscoe On 30 January 2022, unit 755331 became stranded between and , due to damaged track on the Haddiscoe Cut section of the Wherry Lines. Five passengers aboard the unit at the time were evacuated with no fatalities or major injuries. Following repairs, the line was reopened on 5 February. ==Fleet details==
Fleet details
Illustration ==Special liveries and named units==
Special liveries and named units
The following units have received names or special liveries: ==See also==
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