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The British Rail Class 345 Aventra is a type of electric multiple-unit train built by Bombardier, in use on the AirLink Shuttle. This train is formed of 7 coaches and costs 4,500 points. A minimum of 400 experience is required before this train can be purchased.

Formerly used for testing of the aforementioned operator, they consisted of 7 cars, with a maximum speed of 90 MPH. After a series of test runs between 12th and 15th December 2018, the trains were withdrawn from testing and service without any further announcements.

After almost four years, on 3rd July 2022, a sneak peek was posted which created speculation that this train would be released to the public in the mesh form. Over one month later, on the 14th of August 2022, a second sneak peek was posted, confirming that the Class 345 will be making a return.

Sounds[]

Idle
Accelerating
Doors opening
Doors closing
Horn

Trivia[]

  • It is speculated that the reasons for the train not releasing for over three years include:
    • The train being too long for some stations along the line, notably Stepford Central and Stepford Airport Central;
    • The top speed of 90 MPH, making it the slowest train on AirLink;
    • A lack of first class onboard the train;
    • The chassis causing lag for operators of the train, making the top speed problem worse;
    • The train not suiting the nature of the line (AirLink is designated as a semi-high-speed regional airport rail, but this train was intended as a commuter train).
  • This train was first revealed in the SCR Discord in #announcements.
  • This train has an exclusive livery, the AirLink Shuttle livery.
  • These trains are the only ones with three doors on one side of a coach.
  • This is one of the two AirLink trains not to have first class, the other one being the Class 755.
  • Following the Class 68 and the Class 444, this is the third train that can operate an exclusive route (R060) as of the latest update.
Class 345 NGv3 Sneak Peek

The Class 345 seen on a sneak peek posted on 3 July 2022. Many players speculated this train to be the return of this train.

  • On 3 July 2022, then-Managing Director Charlie_RBX posted a sneak peek of an unknown AirLink station, where a then unknown mesh train was shown in the distant right of the image. Many players anticipated that train to be a meshed Class 345, evident of the distinct three-door configuration used with the Class 345's carriages and the black front.
    • Another sneak peek was published by Community Director tjh44 on 14 August 2022, exclusively showcasing two trains from the Aventra family. This confirmed the return of the Class 345.
  • After the release of the Class 345, this train is currently:
    • One of only two trains in the game (and the only AirLink train) with a total of 7 coaches, the other being the 5-car variant Class 43;
    • The only AirLink train, and one of only five trains whose front does not have any orange or yellow at all, alongside the Class 397/0, Class 717, Class 730 and the Class 801;
    • The only train that was removed and added again in SCR.
    • The only train to be directly upgraded from Previous Generation to NGv3;
    • One of two trains with longitudinal seating, the other being the Class 397;
    • Has the highest standing capacity;
    • Excluding the HST variants, it is the most expensive train in the game with 4,500 points, beating the Class 68, Class 43, Class 387, and the Class 802 at 3,000 points;
      • This train is also one of the 2 trains that require experience to purchase. Because of these reasons, the Class 345 is often called a "pro train", a title previously given to the Class 68;
      • If variants are included in the Class 43, it would be the second most expensive overall with a difference of a mere 100 points.
    • The only train that can only be driven on a single route;
      • Because of its high price and lack of routes, many players have called this train a 'scam'.
        • The high price is primarily to prevent flooding in the Airport Zone, as it has significantly less capacity compared to other areas.
    • The train with the most amount of doors per car at 6, and one of the only three trains in SCR not to feature 4 doors per car, the other being the Class 143 with 3 doors, and the Class 755 with 2 doors;
    • The longest train in the game, with a length of 159.73 metres.
  • This train’s name was changed in the train spawn menu from just “Class 345” to “Airlink Shuttle (Class 345)” in the 29th of August patch.
  • This train shares the same sounds as the Class 720, although they do not have the same accelerating sound in real-life.
  • This train has 7 cars in SCR despite having 9 cars in real life.
  • This train, the Class 321, the Class 360 and the Class 508 are the only TfL-operated stock in Stepford County Railway.
  • The PIS boards have the incorrect text as in real life, the PIS is supposed to say 'Train to' instead of 'This train is for'.
  • Unlike in real life, this train doesn't show interchanges on the PIS in game.
    • This may be due to platforms being too short at stations where the train stops.
    • However, stations like Stepford Airport Parkway were upgraded to accommodate up to 12-car trains, evident of the car stop signs on Platform 5.

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