Fleet Details
Five of South West Trains Class 159 units have been named after cities and towns along the West of England route.
- 159001 – City of Exeter
- 159002 – City of Salisbury
- 159003 – Templecombe
- 159004 – Basingstoke and Deane
- 159005 - West of England Line
| Class | Operator | No. Built | Year Built | Cars per Set | Unit nos. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 159/0 | South West Trains | 22 | 1992–1993 | 3 | 159001–159022 | |
| Class 159/1 | 8 | 2006–07 (converted) | 159101–159108 | Converted from Class 158/0 |
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