Operations
Southern (previously named South Central) acquired an initial fleet of six 2-car Class 171/7 and six 4-car Class 171/8 units, to replace its ageing Class 205 and Class 207 "Thumper" fleet.
The first units were introduced in 2003 on Ashford to Hastings "Marshlink Line" (now running further to Brighton). Later services on the Oxted to Uckfield branch of the Oxted Line were also transferred to Turbostar operation. The services from London Bridge to Uckfield went over to Turbostar operation in late 2004.
The 2 Car Class 171/7 run the Brighton to Ashford International service via Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings, whereas the 4 Car 171/8 (and remaining 171/7 2 Cars) run the London Bridge to Uckfield via Oxted service. The 4 Car units occasionally appear on the Marshlink Line during special events such as the Rye Bonfire celebrations.
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