Class 222 Meridian
Bombardier's diesel intercity train, built for Midland Mainline and Hull Trains. EMR's are to go to ScotRail in 2027–28.
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- Type
- Diesel-electric multiple unit
- Builder
- Bombardier
- Built
- 2003–2005
- In service
- since 2004
- Operators
- EMR
- Formation
- 5 cars (DMF-MC-MS-MS-DMS)
- Fleets
- East Midlands Railway: 22
- Top speed
- 125 mph
- Power
- Diesel-electric, a Cummins QSK19 engine under each car
- Profile
- main-line
- Seats per train
- 240
- Total capacity
- 50 first class and 190 standard seats (5-car)
- Status
- In service; due off lease at the end of 2026, with EMR seeking an extension. 22 are to move to ScotRail in 2027–28.
Car types
| Code | Car | Length | Doors per side |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMF/DMS | Driving motor | 23.85 m | |
| MC/MS | Motor | 23.00 m |
Sources
- Class 222, Eversholt Rail (builder, car lengths, formation, seats, 125 mph)
- ScotRail confirms Class 222s to replace HSTs, Rail, 19 March 2026 (built 2003–05; 22 five-car units with EMR; cascade to ScotRail; Cummins engines)
- EMR looking to Voyagers and extending Class 222 lease as more services are restored, Rail, 30 September 2026 (lease end and extension)
unverified introduced in 2004 (Wikipedia)