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Control car

CAF Mark 5A

Built by CAF

Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Length
22.37 m
73 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2017–2018
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the CAF Mark 5A

Discover the Mark 5A control car, a modern locomotive designed for efficiency and speed.

Built by CAF between 2017 and 2018, this impressive unit boasts a top speed of 201 km/h, making it ideal for demanding rail services.

Currently operating with TransPennine Express in the United Kingdom, the TPE Mark 5A is a testament to contemporary railway engineering.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 22.37 meters, and a width of 2.75 meters, it offers a robust and versatile design.

Experience the power and precision of the Mark 5A, a key component in modern rail transport.

CAF Mark 5A technical specifications

Value
Built byCAF · 2017–2018
Top speed201 km/h125 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length22.37 m73 ft 5 in
Width2.75 m9 ft 0 in
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Operators of the CAF Mark 5A

Railway companies that have operated the Mark 5A, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
TransPennine ExpressTPE Mark 5AUnited Kingdom

CAF Mark 5A photos

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