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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 312/2

Built by BREL

Top speed
145 km/h
90 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1975–1978
49 units

Overview of the BREL BR 312/2

Discover the BR 312/2, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the United Kingdom under the British Railways Board.

This locomotive is part of the Mark 2 family and was built by BREL between 1975 and 1978, with 49 units produced. Boasting a top speed of 145 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 312/2 represents a fascinating piece of railway heritage.

Explore the specifications and impressive performance of this historical EMU, based on information from en.wikipedia.org.

BREL BR 312/2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 312
FamilyMark 2
Built byBREL · 1975–197849 units
Top speed145 km/h90 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
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Operators of the BREL BR 312/2

Railway companies that have operated the BR 312/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 312/2United Kingdom

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