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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 322/4

Built by BREL

Top speed
161 km/h
100 mph
Weight
142 t
313,056 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1990
5 units

Overview of the BREL BR 322/4

Discover the BR 322/4, a distinguished member of the BR Mark 3 family, originally built by BREL in 1990. This Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) offers a glimpse into British railway history, having served with both British Railways Board and Northern Rail Ltd.

With a robust build and a top speed of 161 km/h, the BR 322/4 was designed for efficiency and reliability. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and operational electric systems of 25 kV AC 50 Hz ensured seamless integration into the United Kingdom's rail network.

Refurbished between 2005 and 2007, this locomotive, weighing 142 tonnes, features a width of 2.82 m and a height of 3.78 m. Explore the specifications and heritage of this significant railway asset, with details sourced from en.wikipedia.org.

BREL BR 322/4 technical specifications

Value
FamilyBR Mark 3
Built byBREL · 19905 units
Refurbished2005 - 2007
Top speed161 km/h100 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity4 seats
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.78 m12 ft 5 in
Weight142 t313,056 lb

Operators of the BREL BR 322/4

Railway companies that have operated the BR 322/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 322/4United Kingdom
Northern Rail Ltd.NT 322/4United Kingdom

BREL BR 322/4 photos

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