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British Rail Class 221

British Rail Class 221
Train information
NameBritish Rail Class 221 SuperVoyager
In service2002 -
ManufacturerBombardier Transportation
Family nameVoyager
Constructed2001 - 2002
Number built44 trainsets
Number in service44 trainsets
Formation4 or 5 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers221101 - 221144
Capacity26 first class, 162 or 224 standard class per trainset
OperatorCrossCountry
Virgin Trains
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length23.85 m driving end cars
22.82 m other cars
Width2.73 m
DoorsSwing plug at vehicle ends
Articulated sectionsFlexible diaphragm within unit only
Maximum speed125 mph
Weight227 t or 282.8 t per trainset
Traction systemDEMU
EngineCummins QSK19 of 560 kW (901.2 ) at 1800rpm
Power output560 kW (901.2 ) per car
UIC classification1A'A1'+1A'A1'+...+1A'A1'
Braking systemRheostatic and electro-pneumatic
Safety systemAWS, TPWS, TASS,
Coupling systemDellner

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The Class 221 Super Voyager' is a class of British diesel-electric multiple-unit express trains built by Bombardier Transportation between 2001 and 2002, entering service on 12 April 2002.

The Class 221 are similar to the Class 220 Voyager units, but they were built with a tilting mechanism enabling up to six degrees of tilt to allow higher speeds on curved tracks. They have a maximum speed of 125 mph.

Currently these trains are divided between two operators, Virgin Trains (21 sets) and Arriva CrossCountry (23 sets). The sets operated by CrossCountry have had their tilting equipment disabled.


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