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British Rail Class 220

British Rail Class 220
Train information
NameBritish Rail Class 220 Voyager
In service2001 -
ManufacturerBombardier Transportation
Family nameVoyager
Number built34 trainsets
Number in service34 trainsets
Formation4 cars per trainset
Capacity174 standard class, 26 first class
OperatorCurrent
CrossCountry
Previous
Virgin Trains
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Width2.73 m (2730 ftin)
Articulated sectionsFlexible diaphragm (within unit only)
Maximum speed125 mph (125000 sigfig=2)
Weight185.6 t (185600 kg) per trainset
Traction systemDEMU
EngineCummins QSK19 of 560 kW (560000 ) at 1800rpm
Power output3000 hp (3000000 sigfig=2)
TransmissionVoith SK-450 electric-mechanical
UIC classification1A'A1'+1A'A1'+1A'A1'+1A'A1'
Braking systemRheostatic
Safety systemAWS, TPWS
Coupling systemDellner
Gaugesgal=on

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The Class 220 Voyager' are a class of diesel-electric high-speed multiple-unit trains built by Bombardier Transportation in 2000 and 2001.

They were introduced in 2001 to replace the 30-year-old InterCity 125 and Class 47 fleets operating on the Cross Country Route for train operating company Virgin Trains.


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