The British Rail Class 316 was a proposed type of electric multiple unit intended for use on planned urban rail services in Greater Manchester. Intended as part of the family of EMUs descended from th
Artist's impression of a Class 316
A prototype 4-PEP Class 445 pictured in 1975
The prototype PEP rolling stock favoured by SELNEC led to later developments such as the Class 507 (pictured here at Liverpool Lime Street underground station).
The cancellation of the Picc-Vic proposal led to alternatives being discussed, ultimately seeing the inauguration of the Metrolink light rail system in 1992, using AnsaldoBreda T-68 LRVs.
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The Styal line is a suburban commuter railway line which runs through south Manchester, England; it commences at Slade Lane Junction, 1.2 miles south of Manchester Piccadilly, and ends 12 miles south
A Northern Class 195 passing East Didsbury in April 2025
When operated by British Rail, the line was served by Class 304 electric multiple units