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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 321/3

Built by BREL

Top speed
161 km/h
100 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1988–1990
66 units

Overview of the BREL BR 321/3

Discover the BR 321/3, an impressive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by BREL between 1988 and 1990. This robust locomotive, with a top speed of 161 km/h, stands as a testament to British railway engineering.

Each car of the BR 321/3 measures 19.95 meters in length and 2.82 meters in width, ensuring ample space and comfort for passengers. Its 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system guarantees efficiency and reliability on the tracks.

This versatile train has served various operators across the United Kingdom, including Abellio Greater Anglia, British Railways Board, and Greater Anglia. With a gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 321/3 remains a dependable and integral part of the UK's railway network.

BREL BR 321/3 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 321
FamilyBR Mark 3
Built byBREL · 1988–199066 units
Top speed161 km/h100 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Car length19.95 m65 ft 5 in
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.78 m12 ft 5 in
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Operators of the BREL BR 321/3

Railway companies that have operated the BR 321/3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Abellio Greater AngliaAGA 321/3United Kingdom
British Railways BoardBR 321/3United Kingdom
Greater AngliaGA 321/3United Kingdom

BREL BR 321/3 photos

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