BR Pocket Book 4: Electric Multiple Units 2026

The 2026 edition of this definitive Platform 5 guide covers every electric multiple unit operating on Britain’s national railway network. British Railways Pocket Book 4: Electric Multiple Units provides a complete list of all EMUs currently in service, including key details for each unit such as owner, operator, livery, and depot allocation.

The book also includes technical information for every EMU class and an overview of how Britain’s railways are structured today. Additional sections cover Eurostar units, Network Rail service EMUs, former BR units now used in industry, and EMUs awaiting disposal.

Content is organised into nine main sections:

- Early Series 25 kV AC 50 Hz Overhead & Dual‑Voltage Units  
- 750 V DC Third‑Rail Units  
- Later Series Dual‑Voltage & 25 kV AC 50 Hz Overhead Units  
- Hitachi IEP Units  
- Eurostar Units  
- Network Rail Service EMUs  
- EMU Vehicles in Industrial Service  
- EMUs Awaiting Disposal  
- Codes  

This edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes to the fleet.  
160 pages, including 16 pages of colour illustrations.