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Diesel multiple unit

Bombardier BR 221

Built by Bombardier

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2001–2002
44 units

Overview of the Bombardier BR 221

Discover the BR 221, a prominent member of the Voyager family of diesel multiple units (DMUs).

Built by Bombardier between 2001 and 2002, these versatile trains operate on standard gauge tracks.

With a top speed of 200 km/h and a width of 2.73 meters, the BR 221 has served with notable operators in the United Kingdom, including Arriva CrossCountry, Virgin Trains, and Virgin West Coast.

Explore the robust capabilities and striking presence of this modern locomotive.

Bombardier BR 221 technical specifications

Value
SeriesVoyager
FamilyVoyager
Built byBombardier · 2001–200244 units
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.73 m8 ft 11 in
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Operators of the Bombardier BR 221

Railway companies that have operated the BR 221, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Arriva CrossCountryAXC 221United Kingdom
Virgin TrainsVT 221United Kingdom
Virgin West CoastVWC 221United Kingdom

Bombardier BR 221 photos

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