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Diesel multiple unit

Bombardier BR 222/1

Built by Bombardier

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2005
4 units

Overview of the Bombardier BR 222/1

Discover the BR 2221, a prominent member of the Voyager family of Diesel Multiple Units.

Built by Bombardier in 2005, this impressive DMU has served with distinction for operators such as East Midlands Railway and East Midlands Trains Ltd. in the United Kingdom.

The BR 2221 boasts a top speed of 200 km/h and operates on standard gauge tracks, measuring 1435 mm wide. It is configured as a 4-car formation, offering efficient and comfortable passenger transport.

Refurbished between 2011 and 2012, the BR 2221 continues to be a reliable and recognizable presence on the UK rail network. Its robust design and performance make it a key asset for its operators.

Bombardier BR 222/1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesVoyager
FamilyVoyager
Built byBombardier · 20054 units
Refurbished2011 - 2012
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Width2.73 m8 ft 11 in

Operators of the Bombardier BR 222/1

Railway companies that have operated the BR 222/1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Midlands RailwayEMR 222/1United Kingdom
East Midlands Trains Ltd.EMT 222/1United Kingdom

Bombardier BR 222/1 photos

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