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UPDATES AND RECENT FLEET CHANGES:

Fleetlist Updated 15/04/07 Recent Fleet Changes:

150133 has gone on long term loan to Silverlink

150228, 150268-150277 have been repainted from Regional Railways livery to Northern livery. These were the only units to still retain Regional Railways livery
155341/2, 155345-7 have been repainted from Old MetroTrain livery into Northern livery with West Yorkshire Metro advertising. The units have also been refurbished
321901-321903 have been repainted from Old MetroTrain livery into a hybrid Northern/Metro dark blue and red livery. The units have also been refurbished

Northern have managed to secure an additional 30 class 158s, this being in addition to the 6 funded by Yorkshire Forward which arrived last year
158791/7 have been transferred from Transpennine Express. They are ex-Central Trains units and carry Central Trains livery
158842-845, 158848-851, 158853 have been transferred to Northern from Arriva Trains Wales. 158842/3 carry defunct Wales and Borders livery, the rest carry Central Trains livery
158859-861 have been transferred to Northern from First Great Western. They carry the defunct Wessex Trains Alphaline livery

An additional 5 units are due shortly from First Scotrail and First Great Western, an additional 11 units are due from First Great Western in December. All the extra 158s are being based at former Arriva Trains Northern depots Neville Hill and Heaton

These additional units will mean 24 class 142 'Pacers' will be withdrawn. So far withdrawn are 142001/004/009/028/029/030/062/063/064/067/068/070/095

Ex-Arriva Trains Northern Class 142s 142090-4/6 have moved to Newton Heath replacing the withdrawn pacers
Ex-Northern Spirit Class 156s 156486/488/491/497 have moved to Newton Heath

158787 and 158792 have been repainted from Central Trains livery to Northern livery

A new selection of photos have been added to the bottom of the page

Fleetlist Updated 15/10/06 Recent Fleet Changes:

158787, 158792-158796 have been transferred from First Great Western/Central Trains/Transpennine Express. They all carry Central Trains livery. These additional units have been funded by Yorkshire Forward

FLEETLIST

276 trains are operated by Northern across the North of England. 239 are Diesel Multiple Units, 37 are Electric Multiple Units. These are detailed below

Type Number Operated Type Number Operated
DIESEL MULTIPLE UNITS: ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNITS:
Class 142 'Pacers' 66 Class 321/9 'Main Line Electric' 4
Class 144 'Pacers' 23 Class 323 ' Electric' 17
Class 150 'Sprinters' 39 Class 333 'Northern Spirit Electric' 16
Class 153 'Super Sprinters' 20    
Class 155 'Super Sprinters' 7    
Class 156 'Super Sprinters' 46    
Class 158 'Regional Railways Express' 38    
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LIVERY GUIDE:

18 Liveries are currently worn by Northern's stock. Details are as follows:

Name Description Carried by No. of Units
Former Arriva Trains Liveries
Northern Spirit Turquoise with Lime Green italic 'N' logo 142s, 156s 29
Arriva Trains Northern Aquamarine with cream doors. 142s have a cream swish at the front of each car 142s, 153s 37
Former First North Western Liveries
North Western Trains Blue with gold stripe and star 142s, 150s, 153s, 158s 63 
Overall Blue As North Western Trains livery but without gold stripe or star 150134 1
FirstGroup Corporate Suburban Dark blue with pink and white stripes and swish at each end 156s, 323s 27
FirstGroup Base Blue Dark blue with white doors 156426, 156429, 156455, 156459 4
PTE Liveries
Merseytravel Yellow & white with grey stripes 142s 17
MetroTrain Old Red with a cream stripe 155343, 155344 2
MetroTrain Northern Spirit Red with Light Grey "N" along with MetroTrain branding. 333s 16
MetroTrain New Red with Light Grey Semi-Circles 144s, 158s 33
Metro/Northern Dark blue and red livery applied in Northern style 321s 3
Northern Liveries
Northern Rail (Trial Version 1) Mainly lilac with light purple and white bands 156451 1
Northern Rail (Trial Version 2) Mainly white with lilac and light purple bands 156425, 156460, 156464 3
Northern Rail Mainly dark blue with lilac and white bands 150145, 150228, 150268-277, 155341/2/5/6/7, 156461, 156469, 158787, 158792 21
Other Liveries
Central Trains Lime Green, Dark Green and blue 158791/3-7, 158844/5/8/9/50/1/3 13
Wales and Borders Overall silver with dark blue doors 158842, 158843 2
Wessex Trains Overall silver with dark pink doors 158859, 158860, 158861 3
Silverlink Dark blue, lime green and white 321423 1

150145 carries Northern livery with brandings advertising the Buxton festival, 150271 carries Northern livery with brandings advertising the Rugby League Northern Rail cup, 155341/2/5/6/7 units carry Northern livery with brandings advertising West Yorkshire supported by Metro, 156461 carries Northern livery with advertising for the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway, 156469, 158787 & 158792 carry Northern livery with brandings for the Leeds-Sheffield fast service

DIESEL MULTIPLE UNITS:

CLASS 142 “PACERS”:

66 Two car, 2-axle railbuses are operated by Northern

Doors: Twin-leaf doors, located on both sides at each end of the train and one door per coach in the middle
Seating Layout: Originally 3+2 bus style bi-directional seating facing into the centre of the car but all have been refurbished. North Western units have had a mid life facelift with new pink and purple interiors but retain the 3+2 bus seats, Merseyrail units have been refurbished with new plastic 3+2 seating that face towards the driving cab of each car. Former Arriva Trains Northern units have been refurbished with 2+2 high-back individual seating and arm rest
Maximum Speed: 75mph
Power: Diesel
Multiple Usage: These units can operate in multiple but do not have gangwayed ends
Built: BREL Derby/Leyland Bus 1985-1987
Rolling Stock Owner: Angel Trains
Car type: Both cars are Driving Motor Standard
Seating Capacity: Originally these units had 62 standard seats in one car and 59 standard seats and a toilet in the other, total seating capacity 121. Now the North Western units have 53 standard seats and a luggage rack in one car and 59 standard seats and a toilet in the other, total seating capacity 112. Merseyrail units have 52 standard seats in one car and 60 standard seats and a toilet in the other, total seating capacity 112. Arriva Trains units now seat 56 standard in one car and 50 standard plus a toilet, total seating capacity 106.

Unit Number Livery Depot Interior Unit Number Livery Depot Interior
142001 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Blackpool First North Western Refurb 142045 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142003 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142046 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142004 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb 142047 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142005 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142048 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142007 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142049 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142009 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb 142050 Northern Spirit Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142011 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142051 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142012 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142052 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142013 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142053 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142014 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142054 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142015 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142055 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142016 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142056 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142017 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142057 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142018 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142058 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb
142019 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142060 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb
142020 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142061 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb
142021 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142062 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb
142022 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142063 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Blackpool First North Western Refurb
142023 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142064 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb
142024 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142065 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142025 Northern Spirit Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142066 Northern Spirit Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142026 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb 142067 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb
142027 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142068 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Blackpool First North Western Refurb
142028 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb 142070 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Blackpool First North Western Refurb
142029 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Heaton First North Western Refurb 142071 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142030 North Western Trains Withdrawn at Blackpool First North Western Refurb 142078 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142031 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142079 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142032 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142084 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142033 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142086 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142034 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142087 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142035 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142088 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142036 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142089 Arriva Trains Northern Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142037 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142090 Arriva Trains Northern Newton Heath Northern Spirit Refurb
142038 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142091 Arriva Trains Northern Newton Heath Northern Spirit Refurb
142039 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142092 Arriva Trains Northern Newton Heath Northern Spirit Refurb
142040 North Western Trains Newton Heath First North Western Refurb 142093 Arriva Trains Northern Newton Heath Northern Spirit Refurb
142041 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb 142094 Arriva Trains Northern Newton Heath Northern Spirit Refurb
142042 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb 142095 Arriva Trains Northern Withdrawn at Heaton Northern Spirit Refurb
142043 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb 142096 Arriva Trains Northern Newton Heath Northern Spirit Refurb
142044 Merseytravel Newton Heath Merseytravel Refurb . . . .

CLASS 144 “PACERS”:

13 Two car and 10 Three car, 2-axle railbuses are operated by Northern

Doors: Twin-leaf doors, located on both sides at each end of the train and one door per coach in the middle, On three car units, the middle car has four doors, one at each end per side.
Seating Layout: 3+2 bus style bi-directional seating. All 2 car units have been refurbished with 2+2 high backed 'Richmond' seating
Maximum Speed: 75mph
Power: Diesel
Multiple Usage: These units can operate in multiple but do not have gangwayed ends
Built: BREL Derby/Alexander 1986-1988
Rolling Stock Owner: Porterbrook Leasing Company
Car type: Both cars are Driving Motor Standard, On three car units, the middle car is a Motor Standard
Seating Capacity: Two Car units have 48 standard seats and a wheelchair space in one car and 45 standard seats and a toilet, in the other car, total seating capacity 93. Before refurbishment they had a total seating capacity of 122. Three car units have 62 standard seats in and a wheelchair space in one car, 73 standard seats in the centre car and 60 standard seats and a toilet in the third car, total seating capacity 195.

144001 is named "Penistone Line Partnership"

Unit Number Livery Depot Interior Unit Number Livery Depot Interior
144001 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144013 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144002 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144014 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144003 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144015 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144004 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144016 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144005 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144017 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144006 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144018 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144007 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144019 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144008 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144020 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144009 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144021 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144010 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144022 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144011 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment 144023 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment
144012 MetroTrain New Neville Hill Metro Refurbishment       .

CLASS 150 “SPRINTERS”: 

17 Two Car Mark I Sprinters and 22 Two car Mark II Sprinters are operated by Northern

Doors: 2 part sliding doors, Located on both sides of the train at 2/4 and 3/4 positions down the side of each coach. On Mark I units the driver has a manual door that opens inwards, on Mark II units this is a powered door
Seating Layout: Mark I units have 3+2 high back facing seating. Mark II units have 3+2 high back airline seating, most seats in front car face forwards, most in rear car face backwards. No arm rests or flip-down tables. North Western units have been refurbished with chapman seating.
Maximum Speed: 75mph
Power: Diesel
Multiple Usage: These units can operate in multiple. Mark I units do not have gangwayed ends
Built: BREL York 1985-1987
Rolling Stock Owner: Mark I units are owned by Angel Trains, Mark IIs by Porterbrook Leasing Company
Car type: Both cars are Driving Motor Standard
Seating Capacity: Mark I units have one car with 59 standard seats & a disabled toilet and another with 65 standard seats, total seating capacity 124. Mark II North Western units have one car with 62 standard seats & a disabled toilet and the other has 70 standard seats, total seating capacity 132. Mark II Arriva Trains units have one car with 73 standard seats and a toilet, the other has 76 standard seats, total seating capacity 149. 

Unit Number Livery Depot Interior Unit Number Livery Depot Interior
        150205 North Western Trains Newton Heath North Western Trains Refurb
150134 Overall Dark Blue Newton Heath North Western Trains Refurb 150207 North Western Trains Newton Heath North Western Trains Refurb
150135 North Western Trains Newton Heath North Western Trains Refurb 150211 North Western Trains Newton Heath North Western Trains Refurb
150136 North Western Trains Newton Heath North Western Trains Refurb 150215 North Western Trains