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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 321/9

Built by BREL

Top speed
161 km/h
100 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1991
3 units

Overview of the BREL BR 321/9

Discover the BR 321/9, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a notable history in the United Kingdom.

This locomotive, belonging to the BR Mark 3 family, was first built by BREL in 1991 and currently operates as NT 321/9 for Northern Rail Ltd.

Featuring a top speed of 161 km/h and a formation of 4 cars, the BR 321/9 offers an efficient solution for passenger transport.

Its 1435 mm gauge and 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems make it a reliable part of the British rail network.

Explore the technical specifications of this powerful unit, combining mobility and comfort for passengers.

BREL BR 321/9 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 321
FamilyBR Mark 3
Built byBREL · 19913 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

Operators of the BREL BR 321/9

Railway companies that have operated the BR 321/9, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Northern Rail Ltd.NT 321/9United Kingdom

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