SPT / Scotrail Class 314
25kV Electric Multiple Unit

Operator : Scotrail on behalf of SPT
Built:  1979-1980 by British Rail Engineering Ltd.
Power Supply: Overhead  25Kv AC 
Design speed: 75Mph
Formation: 3 car units consisting of DMSO+TSO+DMSO
Multiple Working : 313-323

Sixteen Class 314 units were introduced into the former "Strathclyde Transport" network in 1980 to complement the existing fleet of Class 303 "Blue Trains". These units worked exclusively on the North Glasgow network on Helensburgh/Balloch/Milngavie to Airdrie/Motherwell services. 
	
When new, the sets appeared in BR blue/grey livery as was standard also with the 303s at the time. Soon after, this gave way to "Strathclyde Transport" orange and black, and recently with the formation of SPT, a number of sets now wear the traditional blood and custard livery. 
	
Cascades caused by the introduction of class 334 "Juniper" units have caused the 314s to be kicked from their home territory by Class 318s. They now operate suburban services on the Cathcart Circle and Neilston/Newton lines.


Many thanks to: 
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==Mark Milmine==
Original horn samples.

==Gareth McMurray==
--www.thejunction.org.uk--
Original photo of 314203

Beta Testers:
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Joe Slavin
Mark Milmine
Anthony Bowden
Steve Green
Robert Glass
Simon Townsend
Nathan Whittington
John Owen

Important:
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(c)David White September 2003