© trainspo.comSiemens BR 360/1
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Overview of the Siemens BR 360/1
Discover the BR 360/1, an advanced Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) renowned for its reliability and performance on UK rail lines.
Part of the Siemens Desiro UK family, this series, built between 2002 and 2005, offers a top speed of 161 km/h, ensuring efficient passenger transport.
Operating on standard 1435 mm gauge, the BR 360/1 features robust electric systems of 25 kV AC 50 Hz, making it a versatile and powerful locomotive.
Previously operated by First Great Eastern and Abellio Greater Anglia, it continues to serve the rail network with its impressive 170-tonne weight.
Siemens BR 360/1 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 360 | |
| Family | Desiro UK | |
| Built by | Siemens · 2002–200521 units | |
| Top speed | 161 km/h100 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Weight | 170 t374,785 lb |
Operators of the Siemens BR 360/1
Railway companies that have operated the BR 360/1, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Abellio Greater Anglia | AGA 360/1 | United Kingdom |
| First Great Eastern | FGE 360/1 | United Kingdom |
| Greater Anglia | GA 360/1 | United Kingdom |
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