British Rail Class 159
The British Rail Class 159, known as "South Western Turbo" by Network SouthEast (but in reality a member of the Sprinter family), is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1989-93 by BREL at Derby Works.
British Rail Class 159 "South Western Turbo" | |
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Unrefurbished Class 159018 arrives at Axminster | |
In service | 1992 - present |
Manufacturer | BREL |
Family name | Sprinter |
Constructed | 1989 - 1993 |
Refurbishment | 2000-2001, 2007-2008 (159/0) |
Number built | 22 (159/0) 8 (159/1) |
Number in service | 30 |
Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 159001 - 159022, 159101 - 159108 |
Operator | South Western Railway |
Line(s) served | West of England main line |
Specifications | |
Car length | 22.5 metres |
Width | 2.7 metres |
Maximum speed | 90mph |
Weight | 37.8 tonnes |
Traction system | Voith Hydraulic |
Engine(s) | Cummins 400hp (159/0) Cummins 350hp (159/1) |
Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
Gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
British Rail Class 159 Media
First class interior of a South West Trains unit