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Electric multiple unit

Metro Cammell LU D78

Built by Metro Cammell

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1976–1983
75 units

Overview of the Metro Cammell LU D78

Experience the iconic LU D78, an electric multiple unit (EMU) purpose-built for the bustling London Underground.

Constructed by Metro Cammell between 1976 and 1983, a total of 75 of these efficient units were manufactured, forming a vital part of the British capital's transport network.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a width of 2.82 meters, this train is perfectly adapted to the demands of the urban rail system.

The LU D78 is renowned for its reliability and effectiveness in transporting millions of passengers, representing a significant piece of London Underground railway history.

Metro Cammell LU D78 technical specifications

Value
Built byMetro Cammell · 1976–198375 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.62 m11 ft 11 in

Operators of the Metro Cammell LU D78

Railway companies that have operated the LU D78, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
London UndergroundLU D78United Kingdom

Metro Cammell LU D78 photos

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