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This page is about the family of diesel multiple unit trains in widespread service in the United Kingdom. For the diesel multiple units built by Goninan for use by V/Line in Victoria, Australia, see V/Line Sprinter.
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Sprinter (train)
Class 155 303.jpg
In service 1984-present
Family name Sprinter
Number built 556 trainsets
Operator(s)
Specifications
Maximum speed 75 mph (121 km/h) (Class 150, 153, 155, 156)
90 mph (140 km/h) (Class 158, 159)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge (UK trains)
1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge (Thailand trains)

The Sprinter is a family of diesel multiple unit trains in use on the UK railway system. They were built in the 1980s and early 1990s by BREL, Metro Cammell and Leyland. All are based around a Cummins engine with Voith hydraulic transmission. Sprinters can be seen operating in almost every part of the UK, from rural branch lines to commuter expresses into major cities.



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  • 151001 Matlock

    Matlock

  • Worle -GWR 150232 Paignton to Cardiff

    Class 150/2

  • Tondu railway station MMB 10 150252

    Class 150/2

  • 153306 at Ipswich

    Class 153

  • 155347 C Leeds

    Class 155

  • 156408 Peterborough

    Class 156

  • South West Trains 158786 at Bristol Temple Meads 03

    Class 158 Express Sprinter in South West Trains Livery at Bristol Temple Meads, with a service to London Waterloo

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