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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 370

Built by BREL

Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Power output
4,540 kW
6,088 hp
Weight
434 t
956,805 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

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
FamilyAPT
Built byBREL
Top speed249 km/h155 mph
Power output4,540 kW6,088 hp
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation14 cars
Height3.5 m11 ft 6 in
Weight434 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.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 370United Kingdom

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