British Rail Class 170
The Class 170 "Turbostar" is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Derby Litchurch Lane Works, England. This has become the most popular type of DMU built since the privatisation of Britain's railways, with 122 units built.
British Rail Class 170 "Turbostar" | |
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Class 170 397 at Peterborough with a CrossCountry service to Birmingham New Street. | |
In service | 1998 - Present |
Manufacturer | ADtranz / Bombardier |
Family name | Turbostar |
Constructed | 1998-2005 |
Number built | 139 trainsets |
Formation | 2/3 cars per trainset |
Operator | CrossCountry Abellio ScotRail Transport for Wales West Midlands Trains Northern Trains East Midlands Railway |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 100mph |
Engine(s) | MTU 6R 183TD |
Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
British Rail Class 170 Media
Arriva Rail North Class 170 at Doncaster in May 2019
EMR Class 170 The Key Worker at Derby station in October 2020
CrossCountry Class 170 at Great Shelford in December 2010
Transport for Wales Class 170 at Cardiff Central in December 2019
First TransPennine Express Class 170 at Leeds in April 2008
A Class 170 operated by Hull Trains
A pair of Midland Mainline Class 170/1s at Derby in September 2003
Central Trains Class 170 in Robin Hood Line livery in August 2003