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British Rail Class 170

British Rail Class 170
NameBritish Rail Class 170 Turbostar
Imagesize325px
CaptionCrossCountry 170104 at Newport
ManufacturerADtranz / Bombardier
FamilyTurbostar
Formation2 or 3 cars per trainset
Numberbuilt122 trainsets
Yearconstruction1998 - 2005
Service1998 - Present
WeightVaries between 90.41 t (170/1 2 car) to 135.31 t (170/1 3 car)
CarbodyWelded aluminium. Steel ends.
Trainlength2 car: 47.22 m
Carlength23.62 m
Width2.69 m
Height3.77 m
Maxspeed100 mph (160.9 km/h)
OperatorCrossCountry
First ScotRail
First TransPennine Express
London Midland
National Express East Anglia
EngineOne MTU 6R 183TD13H diesel per car
Poweroutput315 kW (506.9 hp) at 1,900 rpm
TransmissionVoith Hydraulic T211rzze to ZF final drive
2 axles driven per car
BogiesPowered: BREL P3-23 Unpowered: BREL T3-23
BrakesDisc brakes
SafetyAWS, TPWS
CouplingBSI
Gaugesgal=onallk=on

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The Class 170 "Turbostar" is a British diesel multiple-unit (DMU) train built by Bombardier Transportation (and previously ADtranz) at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works. Introduced after privatisation, they have operated as regional trains as well as long-distance trains, and to a lesser extent suburban trains. 122 units have been built.


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