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Electric multiple unit

BR 414/2

Built by BR

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1984

Overview of the BR 414/2

Explore the BR 414/2, an iconic British Railways electric multiple unit (EMU).

Built between 1956 and 1984, this train boasts a top speed of 121 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

Its 2-car formation, featuring a single motor unit, makes it a versatile and reliable piece of UK railway history.

BR 414/2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 414
Built byBR · 1956–1984
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars (1M)

Operators of the BR 414/2

Railway companies that have operated the BR 414/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 414/2United Kingdom

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