the below article, which class number of trains aer the Juniper's and
which are the Desiro's? can anyone enlighten me?

The Junipers are Class 458s. They have a slanted front, about the same slope
size on the Turbostars.
http://www.freewebs.com/railwaysonline/emu.html#458
The Desiros are Class 444 & 450 (SWT) and 360 (FGE). They are newer and will
eventually replace all Mk 1 slam door trains.
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