British Rail Class 156
British Diesel Multiple Unit Train
The British Rail Class 156 "Super-Sprinter" is a diesel multiple unit (DMU). A hundred and fourteen of these units were built from 1987 to 1989 by Metro-Cammell (now owned by Alstom) at their Washwood Heath Works in Birmingham. They were built to replace elderly First Generation "Heritage" DMUs and locomotive-hauled passenger trains.
| British Rail Class 156 "Super-Sprinter" | |
|---|---|
 Class 156 no. 156419 at Sudbury, newly repainted into the National Express East Anglia livery, with a service to Marks Tey | |
| In service | 1987 - present |
| Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell |
| Family name | Sprinter |
| Number built | 114 units |
| Formation | 2 car |
| Operator(s) | East Midlands Trains First ScotRail National Express East Anglia Northern Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 23m |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins NT855-R5 |
| Power output | 285 hp |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
