Class 442 Feature - A Fresh Start

Refurbished 442412+442414

The first refurbished pair, 2412 and 2414, were working the high mileage diagram during the first week of peak services, beginning 15^th December 2008.

(left) 2414 with 2412 pulling into Brighton station with the first class 442 service of the day to London Victoria on 15^th December 2008.

The next day, 2412 and 2414 are seen approaching platform 4 at Gatwick Airport with the 08.20 service to Victoria. Note in the distance on the right the lights of the stabled class 460 units displaced during the peaks by the new Class 442 workings.

On the same day, a dramatic shot of the pair at Victoria waiting to return south.

2405+2413 in service prior to refurbishment at Wolverton

With the introduction of the Brighton, various stops to Gatwick Airport, then non-stop to Victoria peak Gatwick Express services in the new December timetable and there being an insufficient number of refurbished Class 442 units available, 2405 and 2413 have temporarily been pressed back into service still in their former condition.

(above) The SEG's favourite Wessie 2413 at Gatwick Airport on 16^th December 2006 with the 08.05 working to Victoria

(left) 2405 at Victoria on the same day waiting to return south.