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Diesel multiple unit

BREL NIR 80 class

Built by BREL

Top speed
113 km/h
70 mph
Track gauge
1,600 mm
Irish gauge
Years built
1974–1975

Overview of the BREL NIR 80 class

Discover the NIR 80 class, a notable Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that once served the railways of Northern Ireland.

These trains, built by BREL between 1974 and 1975, are part of the distinguished Mark 2 family.

With a top speed of 113 km/h and a broad gauge of 1600 mm, the NIR 80 class provided efficient and reliable passenger transport.

Explore a piece of railway heritage with the impressive NIR 80 class DMU.

BREL NIR 80 class technical specifications

Value
FamilyMark 2
Built byBREL · 1974–1975
Top speed113 km/h70 mph
Track gauge1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in
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Operators of the BREL NIR 80 class

Railway companies that have operated the NIR 80 class, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Northern Ireland RailwaysNIR 80United Kingdom

BREL NIR 80 class photos

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