© trainspo.comBREL BR 43
Built by BREL
Overview of the BREL BR 43
The BR 43, also known as the HST (High Speed Train), is an iconic diesel locomotive that has been in service in the United Kingdom for many years. With a top speed of 238 km/h and a power output of 1320 kW, it is a true powerhouse on the rails. This locomotive has significantly shaped passenger train history and is equally popular among railway enthusiasts and travelers. Its robust construction and reliability make it an indispensable component of the British railway network. The BR 43 stands for speed, efficiency, and a long tradition in passenger transport.
BREL BR 43 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 43 | |
| Family | HST | |
| Built by | BREL · 1976–1982197 units | |
| Top speed | 238 km/h148 mph | |
| Power output | 1,320 kW1,770 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 80 kN17,985 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 17.79 m58 ft 4 in | |
| Width | 2.74 m9 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 70 t154,323 lb | |
| Axle load | 19 t41,888 lb |
Operators of the BREL BR 43
Railway companies that have operated the BR 43, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Abellio ScotRail | ASR 43 | United Kingdom |
| Arriva CrossCountry | AXC 43 | United Kingdom |
| British Railways Board | BR 43 | United Kingdom |
| Colas Rail UK | Colas Rail 43 | United Kingdom |
| East Coast | EC 43 | United Kingdom |
| East Midlands Railway | EMR 43 | United Kingdom |
| East Midlands Trains Ltd. | EMT 43 | United Kingdom |
| Grand Central Railway Ltd. | GCR 43 | United Kingdom |
| Great North Eastern Railway | GNER 43 | United Kingdom |
| Great Western Railway | GWR 43 | United Kingdom |
| Great Western Trains Company Ltd. | FGW 43 | United Kingdom |
| Locomotive Services Limited | LSL 43 | United Kingdom |
| London North Eastern Railway | LNER 43 | United Kingdom |
| Midland Mainline | ML 43 | United Kingdom |
| National Express East Anglia | NXEA 43 | United Kingdom |
| National Express East Coast | NXEC 43 | United Kingdom |
| Network Rail | NRIL 43 | United Kingdom |
| RailAdventure UK Ltd | RADVUK 43 | United Kingdom |
| ScotRail Trains Limited | ScotRail 43 | United Kingdom |
| Virgin Trains East Coast | VTEC 43 | United Kingdom |
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