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British Rail class 91
For the East Coast Main Line modernisation and electrification programme, British Rail needed a new passenger train that could offer services between King's Cross and Edinburgh with a top speed in excess of 125 mph (2...
General
| Property | British Rail class 91Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1988-1991 |
| Manufacturers | BREL |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 91Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.40 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.86 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.35 m |
| Service weight | 81.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 81.5 t |
| Axle load | 20.4 t |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 91Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Hourly power | 4,698 kW (6,388 PS) |
| Continuous power | 4,541 kW (6,174 PS) |
| Top speed | 201 km/h |
| Starting effort | 191.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 91Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 57.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
