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Electric multiple unit

BR 304

Built by BR

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1959–1996
45 units

Overview of the BR 304

Explore the BR 304, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) developed by British Railways.

These trains were built between 1959 and 1996, with a significant refurbishment in 1980.

Each unit is formed of 4 cars and operates on a 1435 mm gauge, representing a key development in British railway history.

Experience the power and reliability of the BR 304, a true classic.

This series is an important piece of United Kingdom railway engineering.

BR 304 technical specifications

Value
Family1959 EMU
Built byBR · 1959–199645 units
Refurbished1980
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars

Operators of the BR 304

Railway companies that have operated the BR 304, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 304United Kingdom

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