British Rail class 175
Alstom Coradia 1000
Great Britain 1999 27 produced
In 1997, North Western Trains ordered 27 diesel multiple units from Alstom for longer distances. These class 175 trains together with the class 180 make up the “Coradia 1000” family and were built in Great Britain. The eleven two-car trains form the class 175/0 and the 16 three-car trains form the class 175/1. A part of them was originally intended to be built for 125 mph, but in the end all were only ordered for 100 mph. After being used for an extended period by Arriva Trains Wales, the operator is Transport for Wales Rail since 2021. They are to be replaced by the CAF-built class 197 in 2023.
Technical data
General
| Property | 175/0 | 175/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built | 1999-2001 | |
| Manufacturers | Alstom | |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-B+B-2 | 2-B+B-2+B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) | |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | 175/0 | 175/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 47.42 m | 70.45 m |
| Empty mass | 97.8 t | 144.1 t |
Power plant
| Property | 175/0 | 175/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Cummins N14 | |
| Engine type | 2x 6-cyl. diese1 | 3x 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | 175/0 | 175/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic | |
| Indicated power | 671 kW (912 PS) | 1,007 kW (1,369 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | |
