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Derby Carriage and Wagon Works BR 310

Built by Derby Carriage and Wagon Works

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works BR 310

Explore the BR 310, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for the British railway network.

Built by Derby Carriage and Wagon Works, this locomotive is part of the Mark 2 family.

With a top speed of 121 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 310 was a cornerstone of rail transport in the United Kingdom. Its design and performance marked an era for British railways.

Derby Carriage and Wagon Works BR 310 technical specifications

Value
FamilyMark 2
Built byDerby Carriage and Wagon Works
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Derby Carriage and Wagon Works BR 310

Railway companies that have operated the BR 310, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 310United Kingdom

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