Class 158

The Class 158 is a Diesel Multiple Unit that is operated on Ramsgate. Two are currently operated, from both subclasses.

158768
158768 was the first Class 158 to arrive to Ramsgate, arriving in August 2005. It was the third train to arrive and is pictured leaving Ramsgate Approach in 2009 above. The train is in old First TransPennine Express livery, and is operated by First TransPennine Express, although the real 158768 is now part of 158956 operated by First Great Western.

158905
158905 was the second Class 158 to arrive at Ramsgate, arriving in August 2007. The train is in WYPTE red and silver, with Northern Branding, and is operated by Northern. The unit has been involved in 3 accidents, the Ramsgate train collision, one in testing the Whelham branch and also the Lower Edge derailment.