Turbostar
Family of British diesel multiple unit passenger trains
Turbostar is the name given to a series of diesel multiple units (DMU) built by Bombardier Transportation (previously ADtranz) at their Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, England. The Turbostar was the first new train type to be introduced after the privatisation of British Rail, and is the most common type of diesel multiple unit (its electrical variant, the Electrostar, is the most common electric multiple unit). The first units were ordered by Chiltern Railways in 1996 and were designated Class 168 (also known as Clubman). Since then the family has grown with the addition of the Class 170, Class 171, and (in development) the Class 172.
| Clubman/Turbostar | |
|---|---|
 Class 171 – 171802 Turbostar Unit in the Southern livery | |
| In service | 1998 – present |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation, Derby (formerly ADtranz) |
| Constructed | 1998 – present |
| Number built | 196 trainsets |
| Formation | 2, 3 or 4 carriages per trainset |
| Capacity | Varies depending on number of cars and seating configuration, see individual articles for details |
| Operator(s) | See details below |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 23.62 m (77 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 2.69 m (8 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in) |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Weight | Varies depending on number of cars and seating configuration, see individual articles for details |
| Prime mover(s) | MTU 6R 183TD |
| Safety system(s) | Various combinations of ATP, AWS, TPWS, Tripcock system |
| Coupling system | BSI[1]/Dellner couplers (Class 171, see below) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
References change
- ↑ "System Data for Mechanical and Electrical Coupling of Rail Vehicles". Rail Safety and Standards Board. Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2009.
