British Rail Class 165
British diesel multiple-unit passenger trains
The British Rail Class 165 "Network Turbo" diesel multiple units (DMUs) are diesel multiple unit that were built by BREL at York Works from 1990–1992 .[1] These units are suburban trains, with an express version appearing later in the form of the Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" units. The Class 165 belongs to the Networker families of trains.
| British Rail Class 165 "Network Turbo" | |
|---|---|
 GWR 165108 at Oxford in February 2020 | |
| In service | 10 September 1991 - present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Family name | Networker |
| Constructed | 1990—1992 |
| Refurbishment | 2003–2005 (165/0) |
| Number built | 39 (165/0) 37 (165/1) |
| Formation | 2–3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 165001 - 165039, 165101 - 165137 |
| Capacity | 165/0: 184 (2-car); 276 (3-car) |
| Operator(s) | Chiltern Railways Great Western Railway |
| Line(s) served | Great Western Main Line and branches Chiltern Main Line and branches |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 22.91m |
| Width | 2.81m |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (165/0) 90 mph (165/1) |
| Prime mover(s) | Perkins 2006-TWH of 350hp |
| Safety system(s) | ATP (165/0), AWS, TPWS, Tripcock system (165/0) |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
References change
- ↑ Chiltern Railways. "Chiltern Railways: About us - Our train fleet". Archived from the original on 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
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