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Diesel multiple unit

Bombardier BR 172/2

Built by Bombardier

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2011
12 units

Overview of the Bombardier BR 172/2

Explore the BR 172/2, a modern and versatile Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) designed by Bombardier in 2011.

Belonging to the Turbostar family, this BR 172 series is notable for its 2-car formation, providing a capacity of 116 seats.

With a top speed of 160 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it is optimally used in the United Kingdom by operators London Midland and West Midlands Railway.

Its practical dimensions, including a car length of 23.62 meters, a width of 2.69 meters, and a height of 3.77 meters, make it an efficient choice for regional rail transport.

Bombardier BR 172/2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 172
FamilyTurbostar
Built byBombardier · 201112 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Capacity116 seats
Car length23.62 m77 ft 6 in
Width2.69 m8 ft 10 in
Height3.77 m12 ft 4 in
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Operators of the Bombardier BR 172/2

Railway companies that have operated the BR 172/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
London MidlandLM 172/2United Kingdom
West Midlands RailwayWMR 172/2United Kingdom

Bombardier BR 172/2 photos

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