© trainspo.comBREL BR 370
Built by BREL
Overview of the BREL BR 370
Discover the BR 370, a remarkable example of British engineering and innovation.
This Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) belongs to the esteemed "APT" family, skillfully built by BREL.
Boasting an impressive top speed of 249 km/h and a powerful output of 4540 kW, the BR 370 was engineered for high-speed rail travel.
Its substantial formation of 14 cars and a considerable weight of 434 tonnes highlight its impressive capacity and presence on the tracks.
Operating on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems and utilizing a 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive marked a significant advancement for British Railways.
BREL BR 370 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | APT | |
| Built by | BREL | |
| Top speed | 249 km/h155 mph | |
| Power output | 4,540 kW6,088 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 14 cars | |
| Height | 3.5 m11 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 434 t956,805 lb |
Operators of the BREL BR 370
Railway companies that have operated the BR 370, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| British Railways Board | BR 370 | United Kingdom |
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