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Diesel multiple unit

Bombardier BR 170/5

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1999–2000

23 units

Overview of the Bombardier BR 170/5

Explore the BR 1705, a modern Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that has served in the United Kingdom.

Part of the Turbostar family, this BR 170 series was built between 1999 and 2000 by Adtranz and Bombardier.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 1705 boasts a car length of 23.62 meters, a width of 2.69 meters, and a height of 3.77 meters.

It has operated for services such as Arriva CrossCountry (AXC 170/5) and London Midland (LM 170/5), contributing to passenger transport in the UK.

Bombardier BR 170/5 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 170
Family	Turbostar
Built by	Adtranz, Bombardier · 1999–200023 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 170/5

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

Operator	Class	Country
Arriva CrossCountry	AXC 170/5	United Kingdom
London Midland	LM 170/5	United Kingdom

Bombardier BR 170/5 photos

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