Class 170 and 171

Description

The Class 170 and 171 fleets are operated by Abellio ScotRail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) respectively.

These modern, go anywhere diesel multiple units operate in 2, 3 and 4 car configurations. They can inter-operate with a wide range of other diesel units.

The fleet is currently configured as:

  • 2 x 2 car units
  • 5 x 3 car units
  • 2 x 4 car units

Features and Facts:

  • Manufacturer: Bombardier
  • Entry into service: 2001
  • Fleet size: 27 vehicles
  • Unit formation: 3 car: DMCL-MS-DMCL, 2 car: DMCL-DMCIL, 4 car DMCL-MS-MS-DMCL
  • 2 car unit seating capacity: First Class: 18, Standard Class: 87, Tip Up: 5
  • 3 car unit seating capacity: First Class: 18, Standard Class: 161, Tip Up: 7
  • 4 car unit seating capacity: First Class: 18, Standard Class: 235, Tip Up: 9
  • Dimensions of unit: DMCL: 23.6M, MS:23.61M
  • Traction type: diesel
  • Maximum speed: 100mph
  • Maximum acceleration: 0.5 ms-2
  • Accessible: TSI PRM compliant
  • CET toilets: 1 x UAT
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi on Class 171
  • Passenger information system
  • CCTV
  • Luggage stacks and overhead storage
  • Bicycle storage