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Electric multiple unit

BR 415/6

Built by BR

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1957–1995

Overview of the BR 415/6

Discover the BR 415/6, a classic electric multiple unit that played a vital role in British railway history.

Built between 1957 and 1995 by the British Railways Board, this EMU series, specifically the BR 415/6, is a testament to a significant period in UK rail transport.

These trains were designed with a 4-car formation and operated on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Reaching a top speed of 121 km/h, the BR 415/6 was an integral part of commuter services across the United Kingdom, offering reliable and efficient transport for many years.

Explore this piece of railway heritage.

BR 415/6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 415
Built byBR · 1957–1995
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars

Operators of the BR 415/6

Railway companies that have operated the BR 415/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 415/6United Kingdom

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