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Electric multiple unit

BREL BR 456

Built by BREL

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Weight
73 t
160,937 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1990–1991
24 units

Overview of the BREL BR 456

Discover the BR 456, a versatile and reliable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the United Kingdom with distinction.

Built by BREL between 1990 and 1991, the BR 456 belongs to the BR Mark 3 family and boasts a top speed of 121 km/h.

With a capacity of 152 seats and a 4-car formation, it has been operated by British Railways Board, New Southern Railway Ltd., and South Western Railway, demonstrating its adaptability.

Refurbished between 2005 and 2007, this locomotive operates on a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes 750 V DC (3rd rail) electric systems, ensuring efficiency and consistent performance.

BREL BR 456 technical specifications

Value
FamilyBR Mark 3
Built byBREL · 1990–199124 units
Refurbished2005 - 2007 (24)
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Capacity152 seats
Weight73 t160,937 lb

Operators of the BREL BR 456

Railway companies that have operated the BR 456, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 456United Kingdom
New Southern Railway Ltd.SN 456United Kingdom
South Western RailwaySWR 456United Kingdom

BREL BR 456 photos

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