British Rail Class 170 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 170 "Turbostar" |
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Class 170 397 at Peterborough with a CrossCountry service to Birmingham New Street.
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| In service | 1998 - Present |
| Manufacturer | ADtranz / Bombardier |
| Family name | Turbostar |
| Constructed | 1998-2005 |
| Number built | 122 trainsets |
| Formation | 2/3 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | CrossCountry First ScotRail First TransPennine Express London Midland National Express East Anglia |
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| Maximum speed | 100mph |
| Prime mover(s) | MTU 6R 183TD |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
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.
Images for kids
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Driving cab of a 170/2
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Arriva Rail North 170475 at Doncaster in May 2019
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EMR 170417 The Key Worker at Derby in October 2020
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CrossCountry 170111 at Great Shelford in December 2010
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First TransPennine Express 170307 at Leeds in April 2008
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A Class 170 operated by Hull Trains
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A pair of Midland Mainline Class 170/1s at Derby in September 2003
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[Central Trains]] 170513 in Robin Hood Line livery in August 2003
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National Express East Anglia 170202 at Ipswich in September 2011
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Abellio Greater Anglia 170273 at Cambridge in August 2012
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South West Trains 170304 at Clapham Junction in September 2001
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Southern 170725 arriving into Uckfield in February 2004
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CrossCountry Class 170/1(3-car)/3/6
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Abellio ScotRail Class 170/3/4
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Northern Trains Class 170/4
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