BR 504

Built by BR

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959

26 units

Overview of the BR 504

Explore the BR 504, an iconic 1959 electric multiple unit (EMU) from the United Kingdom.

Built by British Railways in 1959, this classic EMU is characterized by its 2-car formation and a top speed of 110 km/h.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the BR 504 holds a significant place in UK railway history, serving under the British Railways Board.

Railway companies that have operated the BR 504, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 504	United Kingdom