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Electric multiple unit

Siemens BR 707

Built by Siemens

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Length

101.52 m

333 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2016–2017

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Siemens BR 707

Discover the BR 707, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for operation in the United Kingdom.

This train belongs to the Desiro UK family and is known as part of the Desiro City series.

Built by Siemens between 2016 and 2017, these units achieve an impressive top speed of 160 km/h.

The BR 707 features a 5-car formation (2M3T) with a total length of 101.52 meters.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and powered by 750 V DC via a third rail, they are well-equipped for contemporary rail operations.

Operated by South Western Railway under the SWR 707 class, these trains provide an efficient and comfortable travel experience.

The BR 707 represents cutting-edge rail technology, developed for reliability and performance.

Experience the future of travel with the innovative BR 707 from Siemens.

Siemens BR 707 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Desiro City
Family	Desiro UK
Built by	Siemens · 2016–2017
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
Formation	5 cars (2M3T)
Train length	101.52 m333 ft 1 in	333 ft 1 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Datasheet	www.mobility.siemens.com

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Operators of the Siemens BR 707

Railway companies that have operated the BR 707, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
South Western Railway	SWR 707	United Kingdom

Siemens BR 707 photos

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