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Diesel multiple unit

Adtranz BR 168/0

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1998
5 units

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
SeriesBR 168
FamilyTurbostar
Built byAdtranz, Bombardier · 19985 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Car length23.62 m77 ft 6 in
Width2.69 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.77 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Chiltern Railways Ltd.CR 168/0United Kingdom

Adtranz BR 168/0 photos

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