Class 717

85 mile/h 6-car 750v DC / 25Kv EMU 'Desiro City'

Built by Siemens Mobility in Krefeld, Germany between 2018 and today

Currently operated by Govia Thameslink Railway on its Great Northern Hertford Loop and Welwyn stopping routes. Built to replace Class 313 trains on services into Moorgate, a total of 25 six-car units began entering regular service from March 2019.

 

717019 at Stevenage on 4th June 2022

717019 leaving Stevenage on 4th June 2022
717004 at Moorgate on 10th June 2022

717005 at Finsbury Park on 14th June 2022 
717016 at Finsbury Park on 14th June 2022 

717017 at Finsbury Park on 14th June 2022 

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