Fleet → Class 508
About the Class 508
The Class 508 is a multiple unit built by BREL York between 1979 and 1980. Most of the class is now preserved or out of traffic. The register lists 4: 2 out of service, 1 preserved and 1 being built or tested. They are held by N/A (3) and Arlington Fleet Services (1).
4 in the register 2 out of service 1 preserved 1 being built or tested
Units
| Unit | Operator | Status | Last worked | Last seen at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508201 | N/A | Preserved | never seen | Ex 508101, 64649 at East Kent Railway, other vehicles for scrapping |
| 508207 | Arlington Fleet Services | never seen | Ex 508116, 64664 and 64707 used as translator coaches, 71498 for scrapping | |
| 508209 | N/A | Stored | never seen | Ex 508121, 64712 at Emergency Services Training Centre, Wallasey; others for scrap |
| 508212 | N/A | Stored | never seen | Ex 508133, at the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh |
Operators
Who runs them, and how many each holds. The subclasses link to that operator's own page for the type.
| Operator | ATOC | Units | Subclasses |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 3 | 508/2 | |
| Arlington Fleet Services | 1 | 508/2 |
Liveries
What the class wears, across every operator. Units whose livery the register does not record are left out rather than counted as unliveried.
| Livery | Units |
|---|---|
| Connex South Eastern, White/Yellow | 2 |
| Connex South Eastern | 1 |
| Southeastern White, EPR Silver/Teal | 1 |