© trainspo.comBREL BR 158/0
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Overview of the BREL BR 158/0
Explore the BR 158/0, a versatile Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) from the United Kingdom.
Built by BREL between 1989 and 1992, this iconic train is part of the "Sprinter" family, known for its reliability and efficiency.
With a top speed of 140 km/h, a car length of 23.21 meters, and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the BR 158/0 has been a workhorse on British railways.
This locomotive has served with a variety of operators, including Abellio ScotRail, Arriva Trains Wales, East Midlands Railway, and Northern Trains, highlighting its widespread use and importance.
Discover the history and performance of this significant class of train on the UK's rail network.
BREL BR 158/0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 158 | |
| Family | Sprinter | |
| Built by | BREL · 1989–1992 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 23.21 m76 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.7 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 37 t81,571 lb |
Operators of the BREL BR 158/0
Railway companies that have operated the BR 158/0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Abellio ScotRail | ASR 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| Arriva Trains Wales Ltd. | ATW 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| British Railways Board | BR 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| East Midlands Railway | EMR 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| East Midlands Trains Ltd. | EMT 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| First ScotRail Ltd. | FSR 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| Great Western Railway | GWR 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| Great Western Trains Company Ltd. | FGW 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| Northern Rail Ltd. | NT 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| Northern Trains | Northern 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| ScotRail Trains Limited | ScotRail 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| South West Trains | SWT 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| South Western Railway | SWR 158/0 | United Kingdom |
| Transport for Wales Rail Services | TfW 158/0 | United Kingdom |
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