BREL BR 158/9

Built by BREL

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Weight

37 t

81,571 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1989–1992

10 units

Overview of the BREL BR 158/9

Discover the BR 158/9, a versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) from the "Sprinter" family, built by BREL between 1989 and 1992.

This reliable locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h, making it a capable workhorse for various routes.

With a car length of 23.21 meters and a width of 2.7 meters, the BR 158/9 offers efficient passenger transport.

It has served with prominent UK operators including Great Western Railway and Northern Trains, showcasing its enduring performance and contribution to British railway heritage.

BREL BR 158/9 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 158
Family	Sprinter
Built by	BREL · 1989–199210 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Car length	23.21 m76 ft 2 in	76 ft 2 in
Width	2.7 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Weight	37 t81,571 lb	81,571 lb

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Operators of the BREL BR 158/9

Railway companies that have operated the BR 158/9, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Great Western Railway	GWR 158/9	United Kingdom
Great Western Trains Company Ltd.	FGW 158/9	United Kingdom
Northern Rail Ltd.	NT 158/9	United Kingdom
Northern Trains	Northern 158/9	United Kingdom