Class 376 refurbishment 2025/2026

[Recessio]

And the end of Connex livery.

That's a very good point, that must have been one of the oldest liveries still in use.

 

[GEC465]

376011 is back. Marking all units now in blue

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It's that time again
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376 list correct as of date of editing

Connex livery/Vinyl applicator
None left


Currently having an interior refresh*




SE Trains livery with original interior
376001
376002
376004
376006
376007
376008
376009
376010
376011
376012
376013
376014
376015
376016
376018
376019
376020
376021
376023
376024
376025
376028
376030
376031
376033
376034
376035
376036


SE Trains livery with refreshed interior
376003
376005
376017
376022
376026
376027
376029
376032



*Based if it's not appeared for a few days

 

[GEC465]

376017 refurbished

 

[Skimpot flyer]

YouTuber @networknathan gives a balanced assessment of the refreshed trains here

I think he’s right when it comes to the ‘missed opportunity’ in not including air conditioning or toilets. Rail buffs like us know it wasn’t a full refurbishment, but occasional travellers might be pleased when they see what appears to be a new train coming into the platform this summer… only to find the sweaty ride into London is still the same !

 

[wls1]

376029 has been done

 

[Wolfie]

YouTuber @networknathan gives a balanced assessment of the refreshed trains here

I think he’s right when it comes to the ‘missed opportunity’ in not including air conditioning or toilets. Rail buffs like us know it wasn’t a full refurbishment, but occasional travellers might be pleased when they see what appears to be a new train coming into the platform this summer… only to find the sweaty ride into London is still the same !

I'd argue that, other than AC and toilets, what has been done is more significant than was done with other classes elsewhere. For example the C2C 357s interiors were completely untouched in their so-called refurbishment. No power sockets for example.

 

[Geogregor]

I'd argue that, other than AC and toilets, what has been done is more significant than was done with other classes elsewhere. For example the C2C 357s interiors were completely untouched in their so-called refurbishment. No power sockets for example.

Power sockets or USB charging points might be nice but much less important than air condition. I thing companies overstating those details, just because they are cheap to add.

 

[ScotGG]

Yep what really matters is the two things they havn't added. This stock is horrible in spring and summer as the windows are hopelessly poor at getting any sort of airflow unlike other non-AC stock.

 

[Mikey C]

Power sockets or USB charging points might be nice but much less important than air condition. I thing companies overstating those details, just because they are cheap to add.

On the short journeys they are used for, being able to charge phones isn't that important, while very few people will be using laptops!

 

[Phil R]

On the short journeys they are used for, being able to charge phones isn't that important, while very few people will be using laptops!

You may say that, but I was on one last week and was using a laptop and yes, would have plugged in had it been a refreshed one. Have also previously plugged in on a 707 on similar journeys. Meanwhile it seems crazy to think 375s didn't have sockets until relatively recently, invaluable (like in that case, yesterday).

 

[Recessio]

Yep what really matters is the two things they havn't added. This stock is horrible in spring and summer as the windows are hopelessly poor at getting any sort of airflow unlike other non-AC stock.

It seems SE passengers have been the victim of penny-pinching twice: the first when Connex ordered the units without AC, and the second when SE now still won't refit them with AC.

 

[wls1]

376029 also has a name which I had never noticed before: “Tom Wild”

Anyone know if this is a new addition?

 

[Phil R]

376029 also has a name which I had never noticed before: “Tom Wild”

Anyone know if this is a new addition?

Yes it is. It's a tribute to a late key man from Alstom.

 

[Wolfie]

Yes it is. It's a tribute to a late key man from Alstom.

What, if you don't mind me asking, is a "key man".

 

[Phil R]

What, if you don't mind me asking, is a "key man".

One of their senior engineers, and highly respected.

 

[Wolfie]

One of their senior engineers, and highly respected.

Ah, ok TY. For some reason l was thinking it was some sort of actual technical role....

 

[GEC465]

376029 and 017 are paired together today marking the first(I assume) pairing of 2 refurbished units

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005 is number 4 to be refurbished

 

[Ridgeblog]

I'd argue that, other than AC and toilets, what has been done is more significant than was done with other classes elsewhere. For example the C2C 357s interiors were completely untouched in their so-called refurbishment. No power sockets for example.

I agree. I'm honestly really impressed overall. After so long of waiting and them not being treated at all, I think it was worth it. I grew up with 376s in their previous state and so of course I have strong nostalgia for them, but even I can say that this is much, much better now and would never go back. It's night and day. Surprisingly comfy as well, more than even other newer trains and the 707s definitely, which don't have plug sockets, mind you! The Networkers will probably never get this level of treatment, and never have.

 

[Phil R]

I agree. I'm honestly really impressed overall. After so long of waiting and them not being treated at all, I think it was worth it. I grew up with 376s in their previous state and so of course I have strong nostalgia for them, but even I can say that this is much, much better now and would never go back. It's night and day. Surprisingly comfy as well, more than even other newer trains and the 707s definitely, which don't have plug sockets, mind you! The Networkers will probably never get this level of treatment, and never have.

707s do have plug sockets, though they are between the seats rather than on the dado panels so perhaps not so obvious. They are however just three pin plugs rather than the newer style assembies with USBs that the 376s (and 375s) sport.

 

[Ridgeblog]

707s do have plug sockets, though they are between the seats rather than on the dado panels so perhaps not so obvious. They are however just three pin plugs rather than the newer style assembies with USBs that the 376s (and 375s) sport.

Ahhh ok, thanks for correcting me on that! That's good to know. I've been thinking recently how very few trains (at least where I travel) have charging ports, let alone latest types, but that's off topic.

 

[tomsherlock]

Yes it is. It's a tribute to a late key man from Alstom.

Tom was my brother in law. Senior engineer from Eversholt rail. We saw the unveiling of the named train today Cannon Street! It was an incredible tribute to him. 376 was the first train he worked on.

 

[Phil R]

Tom was my brother in law. Senior engineer from Eversholt rail. We saw the unveiling of the named train today Cannon Street! It was an incredible tribute to him. 376 was the first train he worked on.

Apologies, Eversholt, of course. Highly respected in any case, from what I understand from a distance.

 

[Wolfie]

Tom was my brother in law. Senior engineer from Eversholt rail. We saw the unveiling of the named train today Cannon Street! It was an incredible tribute to him. 376 was the first train he worked on.

TY for sharing. RIP Tom.

 

[Geogregor]

I agree. I'm honestly really impressed overall. After so long of waiting and them not being treated at all, I think it was worth it. I grew up with 376s in their previous state and so of course I have strong nostalgia for them, but even I can say that this is much, much better now and would never go back.

I'm not sure I follow, you are impressed with the class 376?

I despise those units. Uncomfortable seats, disgustingly hot in the summer, no toilets etc. And the "refurbishment" doesn't address any of the above. It is really just a deep clean and light refresh.

No amount of clever PR is going to change that.

 

[Mikey C]

I'm not sure I follow, you are impressed with the class 376?

I despise those units. Uncomfortable seats, disgustingly hot in the summer, no toilets etc. And the "refurbishment" doesn't address any of the above. It is really just a deep clean and light refresh.

No amount of clever PR is going to change that.

Agreed. It feels like a bit of a bare minimum refresh, while the longer term plan for the Southeastern routes are formulated.

 

[Ridgeblog]

I'm not sure I follow, you are impressed with the class 376?

I despise those units. Uncomfortable seats, disgustingly hot in the summer, no toilets etc. And the "refurbishment" doesn't address any of the above. It is really just a deep clean and light refresh.

No amount of clever PR is going to change that.

Ok fair enough. I mean I find the seats quite comfortable honestly. Yeah it sucks there's no ac or toilets, but otherwise they replaced the handrails, seat covers are newer, lights are much brighter, that's a lot they changed I'd say. Before they felt damp and dirty and kinda run down and just didn't feel that pleasant or appealing to sit in, though nor like the networkers but still not very good. If you read my post before this I say this stuff also.

 

[GEC465]

376032 is number 5 to be refurbished

 

[wls1]

376026 has been done

 

[GEC465]

Already been noted on the list.

So far as of now 7 have been done as of this post

 

[wls1]

003 has been done