The halfway point of a £10 million upgrade to Southeastern's mainline train fleet has been marked as the 56th train rolls out of the depot.
All 112 of the Class 375 '
Compared to incandescent/flourescent lights, LED lights use 75-80% less energy to produce the same amount of light. They use significantly less energy to produce the same amount of light, reducing the demand for electricity and helping to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with lighting.
The at-seat power sockets provide commuters and leisure passengers alike with the ability to work or browse on the move, without worrying about running down the battery on their device.
Enhancing the journey experience
"There are cost benefits too as the new LED lighting has a longer lifespan and the electricity meters we are fitting contribute to our energy efficiency."
Two trains per week are being upgraded, with a team of 10 based at Southeastern's Ashford Train Maintenance Centre on a five shift turnaround, working days and nights.
While the work is extensive, with much of the train interior needing to be removed to gain access to fit the new electrical connections, full testing takes place before each train is refitted to ensure that the new connections work as they should.
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