Bombardier BR 170/4

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1999–2004

55 units

Overview of the Bombardier BR 170/4

Explore the BR 170/4, a reliable Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that has been a cornerstone of UK rail travel.

Part of the esteemed Turbostar family, this series was built by Adtranz and Bombardier between 1999 and 2004, boasting a robust design for efficient service.

Measuring 23.62 meters in length, 2.69 meters wide, and 3.77 meters high, with a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 170/4 offers dependable performance.

It has proudly served operators such as Abellio ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, First ScotRail Ltd., Northern Trains, and ScotRail Trains Limited, playing a vital role in connecting communities across Britain.

Bombardier BR 170/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 170
Family	Turbostar
Built by	Adtranz, Bombardier · 1999–200455 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

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Operators of the Bombardier BR 170/4

Railway companies that have operated the BR 170/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Abellio ScotRail	ASR 170/4	United Kingdom
East Midlands Railway	EMR 170/4	United Kingdom
First ScotRail Ltd.	FSR 170/4	United Kingdom
Northern Trains	Northern 170/4	United Kingdom
ScotRail Trains Limited	ScotRail 170/4	United Kingdom