Gillingham EMU depot

Gillingham EMU Depot is a Train Maintenance Depot located in Gillingham, Kent, England. The depot is situated on the Chatham Main Line and is near Gillingham station.

Gillingham EMU depot
Location
LocationGillingham, Kent
Coordinates51.386°N 0.5614°E / 51.386; 0.5614
OS gridTQ783683
Characteristics
Owner(s)Southeastern
Depot code(s)GI (1973 -) [1]
TypeEMU
History
Opened1885

The depot code is GI. Class 466/0s are maintained at Gillingham with 1 Class 376/0 sent to the depot every weekend for maintenance. Both Metro and Mainline trains also receive light maintenance, making the depot quite versatile.

Allocation

As of 2016, the depot's allocation consists of Southeastern Class 465/0/1/2/9 and 466/0 Networkers, Class 375/3/6/7/8/9, Class 376/0 and Class 377/1/5 Electrostars, also Thameslink Class 700s. The depot primarily maintain Class 466/0 Networkers and Class 376/0 Metro Electrostars.

References

  1. "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2016.


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