© trainspo.comAdtranz BR 168/0
Built by Adtranz, Bombardier
Overview of the Adtranz BR 168/0
Discover the BR 168/0, a diesel multiple unit (DMU) built by Adtranz and Bombardier, with production beginning in 1998.
Part of the Turbostar family, this notable series, also known as the CR 168/0 by Chiltern Railways Ltd. in the United Kingdom, impresses with its speed, reaching a maximum of 160 km/h.
Featuring a standard 4-car formation and a 1435 mm gauge, it boasts impressive dimensions with each car measuring 23.62 meters long, 2.69 meters wide, and 3.77 meters high, offering a reliable and high-performing travel experience on railway networks.
Adtranz BR 168/0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 168 | |
| Family | Turbostar | |
| Built by | Adtranz, Bombardier · 19985 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 4 cars | |
| Car length | 23.62 m77 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.69 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.77 m12 ft 4 in |
Operators of the Adtranz BR 168/0
Railway companies that have operated the BR 168/0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Railways Ltd. | CR 168/0 | United Kingdom |
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