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British Rail Class 170 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 | CrossCountry First ScotRail First TransPennine Express London Midland National Express East Anglia |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph |
| Engine(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.
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Images for kids
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Driving cab of a 170
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Refurbished first class accommodation on board a Scotrail Class 170/4
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Hull Trains Class 170
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Midland Mainline Class 170/1, nos. 170 110 and 170 117 at Derby on 18 September 2003, during service to London St. Pancras. These units are now operated by CrossCountry.
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Central Trains Class 170/5, no. 170 518 at Peterborough on 3 June 2004, on a run to Birmingham. This unit is now operated by CrossCountry.
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Class 170 in CrossCountry livery, departing Cambridge. It is operating a service from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street, a service inherited from Central Trains
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Abellio Greater Anglia 170 273 at Cambridge railway station
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South West Trains 170 308 at London Waterloo