British Rail Class 165
The British Rail Class 165 "Network Turbo" diesel multiple units (DMUs) are diesel multiple unit that were built by BREL at York Works from 1990–1992 .[1] These units are suburban trains, with an express version appearing later in the form of the Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" units. The Class 165 belongs to the Networker families of trains.
| British Rail Class 165 "Network Turbo" | |
|---|---|
 GWR 165108 at Oxford in February 2020 | |
| In service | 10 September 1991 - present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Family name | Networker |
| Constructed | 1990—1992 |
| Refurbishment | 2003–2005 (165/0) |
| Number built | 39 (165/0) 37 (165/1) |
| Formation | 2–3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 165001 - 165039, 165101 - 165137 |
| Capacity | 165/0: 184 (2-car); 276 (3-car) |
| Operator | Chiltern Railways Great Western Railway |
| Line(s) served | Great Western Main Line and branches Chiltern Main Line and branches |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 22.91m |
| Width | 2.81m |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (165/0) 90 mph (165/1) |
| Engine(s) | Perkins 2006-TWH of 350hp |
| Safety system(s) | ATP (165/0), AWS, TPWS, Tripcock system (165/0) |
| Gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
British Rail Class 165 Media
No.165119 at Didcot Parkway. This unit is painted in the original Network SouthEast livery.
A Class 165 in First Great Western Link livery on the Marlow Branch Line.
Chiltern Railways refurbished three car Class 165/0 No. 165032 at London Marylebone.
165039 in revised Chiltern Railways livery at London Marylebone.
First Great Western Class 165/1 No. 165106 at Reading
165132 at Weymouth after arrival from Gloucester. The unit has lettered coaches, with coach D being displayed.
Chiltern Railways 3-car Class 165/0 unit
Great Western Railway 3-car Class 165/1 unit
References
- ↑ Chiltern Railways. "Chiltern Railways: About us - Our train fleet". Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
