Adtranz BR 168/1

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2000

8 units

Overview of the Adtranz BR 168/1

Discover the BR 168/1, a modern Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) belonging to the esteemed BR 168 series and the renowned Turbostar family.

Built by Adtranz and Bombardier in 2000, this locomotive exemplifies engineering excellence, designed to deliver reliable performance on the rails.

Currently operating in the United Kingdom with Chiltern Railways Ltd., the BR 168/1 runs on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it an efficient choice for railway infrastructure.

Its dimensions, including a car length of 23.62 meters, a width of 2.69 meters, and a height of 3.77 meters, reflect a thoughtful design focused on optimizing space and integrating into existing networks.

Adtranz BR 168/1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 168
Family	Turbostar
Built by	Adtranz, Bombardier · 20008 units
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Car length	23.62 m77 ft 6 in	77 ft 6 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.77 m12 ft 4 in	12 ft 4 in