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Diesel multiple unit

Adtranz BR 170/5

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1999–2000
23 units

Overview of the Adtranz BR 170/5

Discover the BR 170/5, a versatile Turbostar-family DMU, a key player in UK rail operations.

Built by Adtranz and Bombardier between 1999 and 2000, these trains have served prominent operators like Arriva CrossCountry and London Midland.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a car length of 23.62 meters, the BR 170/5 is designed for efficient passenger transport.

Its robust construction ensures reliable service, making it a familiar sight on British railway lines.

Explore the capabilities and history of this notable British Rail Class 170.

Adtranz BR 170/5 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 170
FamilyTurbostar
Built byAdtranz, Bombardier · 1999–200023 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length23.62 m77 ft 6 in
Width2.69 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.77 m12 ft 4 in

Operators of the Adtranz BR 170/5

Railway companies that have operated the BR 170/5, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Arriva CrossCountryAXC 170/5United Kingdom
London MidlandLM 170/5United Kingdom

Adtranz BR 170/5 photos

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