Rolling Stock
First Great Eastern inherited a fleet of Class 312, Class 315 and Class 321s from British Rail. A diesel multiple unit was hired from Anglia Railways for the Marks Tey to Sudbury service due to it not being electrified, a Class 150 being used on weekdays and a Class 153 on weekends.
A franchise commitment was the replacement of the Class 312s. In May 2001 First Great Eastern ordered 21 Class 360 Desiros with the first entering service in August 2003.
| Class | Image | Type | Top speed | Number | Routes operated | Built | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mph | km/h | ||||||
| Class 150 | diesel multiple unit | 75 | 120 | Hired from Anglia Railways |
Marks Tey - Sudbury | 1984–1987 | |
| Class 153 | diesel multiple unit | 75 | 120 | Hired from Anglia Railways |
Marks Tey - Sudbury | 1987-1988 | |
| Class 312 | electric multiple unit | 90 | 145 | 24 | Colchester - Walton-on-the-Naze Harwich Town - Manningtree London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea and Ipswich (peak times only) |
1975-1978 | |
| Class 315 | electric multiple unit | 75 | 120 | 43 | London Liverpool Street - Shenfield and Southminster Romford - Upminster |
1980-1981 | |
| Class 321 | electric multiple unit | 100 | 160 | 77 | London Liverpool Street - Braintree, Southend Victoria, Ipswich, Walton-on-the-Naze, Colchester Town, Clacton-on-Sea Wickford - Southminster (Sundays only) |
1988-1991 | |
| Class 360 Desiro | electric multiple unit | 100 | 160 | 21 | London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea and Harwich Town London Liverpool Street - Ipswich (peak times only) |
2002–2003 | |
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