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Diesel multiple unit

Bombardier 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 Bombardier BR 168/0

Discover the BR 168/0, an iconic diesel multiple unit (DMU) with a significant service history in the United Kingdom.

This locomotive, part of the Turbostar family and the BR 168 series, was built by Adtranz and Bombardier in 1998. It operates with a 1435 mm gauge and is configured in 4-car formations, providing an efficient transportation experience.

With a top speed of 160 km/h, the BR 168/0 is a testament to railway engineering. Currently serving under Chiltern Railways Ltd. as the CR 168/0 class, it remains a notable presence on the railway lines.

Its dimensions include a car length of 23.62 meters, a width of 2.69 meters, and a height of 3.77 meters, integrating seamlessly into existing infrastructure.

Bombardier 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 Bombardier 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

Bombardier BR 168/0 photos

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