Hunslet-Barclay BR 143

Built by Hunslet-Barclay

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Length

30.4 m

99 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1985–1986

25 units

Overview of the Hunslet-Barclay BR 143

Discover the robust BR 143, a British Rail Class 143 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) known for its distinctive Pacer design.

Built by Hunslet-Barclay between 1985 and 1986, these two-car units have served various operators across the United Kingdom, including Arriva Trains Wales Ltd., Great Western Trains Company Ltd., and Transport for Wales Rail Services.

With a top speed of 121 km/h and a capacity of 106 seats, the BR 143 is a familiar sight on many UK rail lines, characterized by its 1435 mm gauge and a train length of 30.4 meters.

Hunslet-Barclay BR 143 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Pacer
Family	Pacer
Built by	Hunslet-Barclay · 1985–198625 units
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	2 cars
Capacity	106 seats
Train length	30.4 m99 ft 9 in	99 ft 9 in
Width	2.7 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in

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Operators of the Hunslet-Barclay BR 143

Railway companies that have operated the BR 143, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Arriva Trains Wales Ltd.	ATW 143	United Kingdom
British Railways Board	BR 143	United Kingdom
Great Western Trains Company Ltd.	FGW 143	United Kingdom
Transport for Wales Rail Services	TfW 143	United Kingdom