© trainspo.comBREL BR 950
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Overview of the BREL BR 950
Explore the BR 950, a versatile Sprinter-type DMU that served the United Kingdom's rail network.
This robust diesel multiple unit, built by BREL, is part of the BR 150 series and features a 2-car (2M) formation.
With a top speed of 121 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 950 offers efficient passenger transport.
Operating under the classification NRIL 950 for Network Rail, this locomotive played a significant role in British railway operations.
BREL BR 950 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 150 | |
| Family | Sprinter | |
| Built by | BREL | |
| Top speed | 121 km/h75 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars (2M) | |
| Car length | 19.5 m64 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in |
Operators of the BREL BR 950
Railway companies that have operated the BR 950, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Network Rail | NRIL 950 | United Kingdom |
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