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Diesel multiple unit

Alstom BR 175/1

Built by Alstom

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1999–2001
16 units

Overview of the Alstom BR 175/1

Discover the BR 175/1, a distinctive DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) that has served the United Kingdom with efficiency and reliability.

Part of the Alstom Coradia 1000 series, these trains were built between 1999 and 2001, offering a robust and capable solution for passenger transport. They are configured in a convenient 3-car formation, ideal for various routes.

With a top speed of 160 km/h, the BR 175/1 ensures swift journeys for passengers. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and a width of 2.73 m are typical for mainline railways.

This versatile locomotive has been operated by Arriva Trains Wales Ltd. and continues its service with Transport for Wales Rail Services, contributing to the smooth operation of rail networks in Wales and beyond.

Alstom BR 175/1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesCoradia 1000
FamilyCoradia
Built byAlstom · 1999–200116 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation3 cars
Width2.73 m8 ft 11 in

Operators of the Alstom BR 175/1

Railway companies that have operated the BR 175/1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Arriva Trains Wales Ltd.ATW 175/1United Kingdom
Transport for Wales Rail ServicesTfW 175/1United Kingdom

Alstom BR 175/1 photos

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