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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 321/4

Built by BREL

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

Overview of the BREL BR 321/4

Discover the BR 321/4, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that is part of the BR Mark 3 family.

Built by BREL starting in 1988, these four-car units are designed for efficiency and reliability on the rails.

With a top speed of 161 km/h, the BR 321/4 operates on a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system and features a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

This versatile locomotive has served several prominent operators in the United Kingdom, including Abellio Greater Anglia, London Midland, National Express East Anglia, Silverlink Train Services Ltd, and Thameslink Great Northern.

Experience the enduring performance and effectiveness of this notable train.

BREL BR 321/4 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 321
FamilyBR Mark 3
Built byBREL · 1988117 units
Top speed161 km/h100 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.78 m12 ft 5 in

Operators of the BREL BR 321/4

Railway companies that have operated the BR 321/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Abellio Greater AngliaAGA 321/4United Kingdom
London MidlandLM 321/4United Kingdom
National Express East AngliaNXEA 321/4United Kingdom
Silverlink Train Services LtdSL 321/4United Kingdom
Thameslink Great NorthernTGN 321/4United Kingdom

BREL BR 321/4 photos

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