The British Rail Class 172 is a British diesel multiple unit (DMU) passenger train from the Turbostar family, built by Bombardier Transportation's Derby Litchurch Lane Works for use on inner-suburban passenger services. The entire class is …

The Class 172 differs mechanically to its older relations in several ways. The engine used is the more powerful and cleaner MTU 6H1800R83, the transmission is the mechanical 6-speed ZF Ecomat-Rail, and lighter Bombardier FLEXX-ECO bogies and hollow axles are used as well as half-height airdams.

2021年9月30日 · Below, we take a look at why this one class has two faces. The Class 172 is part of the Turbostar family of multiple units that was first introduced to the UK in 1998 and built by Bombardier. Under the guise of the Class 168, 170, 171 and 172, these travel on a variety of lines across the UK through a number of different operators.

The Class 172 is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) of the Turbostar family similar to the Class 168, Class 170 and Class 171.

2010年7月10日 · The British Rail Class 172 is a British diesel multiple unit (DMU) passenger train from the Turbostar family, built by Bombardier Transportation 's Derby Litchurch Lane Works for use on inner-suburban passenger services. The entire class is currently operated by West Midlands Railway.

Class Technical Detail. Type. Regional Passenger . Class. 172/0 & 172/1 . Manufacturer. Bombardier. Model. Turbostar . Fleet size. 172/0: 8 x 2-car units 172/1: 4 x 2-car units ... Maximum speed. 100mph . Formation. Operate as 2-car units (172/0 & 172/1 DMOS-DMOSW) Used by. View other fleets. REGIONAL PASSENGER TRAINS. Class 156. Read more ...

The Class 172 is a type of diesel multiple unit (DMU) of the Turbostar family, similar to the Class 168, Class 170 and Class 171. There are four sub-types: Class 172/0 - two-car units in operation...

2024年3月7日 · The Class 172 diesel multiple unit is a member of the Turbostar family (which also includes the Classes 170 and 171). It is similar to the Class 170 but has diesel-mechanical transmission and a more austere interior to suit inner-suburban routes. They also have lighter bogies than other Turbostars.

2025年4月3日 · Details of London Overground's Class 172 Diesel Multiple Unit, including Train Dimension, Capacity, Formation and Service History.

The Class 172 diesel multiple unit is a member of the Turbostar family (which also includes the Classes 170 and 171). It is similar to the Class 170 but has diesel-mechanical transmission and a more austere interior to suit inner-suburban routes. …