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British Rail class 180 “Adelante”
Alstom Coradia 1000
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Great Britain | 2000
14 produced
Grand Central class 180 near Cromwell Moor
Grand Central class 180 near Cromwell Moor
Phil Sangwell

The class 180 is a diesel multiple unit related to the class 175, together forming the Coradia 1000 family. They were ordered by First Great Western and are five-car trains capable of 125 mph (201 km/h), consisting of four second class and one first class coaches. Each coach has a 750 hp Cummins QSK19 engine that powers both axles of one bogie via a Voith three-stage hydraulic transmission. 

All 14 sets are owned by leasing company Angel Trains. Due to problems with the transmission, FGW returned them to Angel Trains. After the problems had been solved, they came to several operators, also FGW operated some again later. Today four sets are in storage and all other ten are being operated by Grand Central.

General
Built2000-2001
ManufacturerAlstom
Axle config2-B+B-2+B-2+B-2+B-2 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats287
Dimensions and Weights
Length382 ft 3 3/8 in
Empty weight556,640 lbs
Axle load29,680 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-hydraulic
Top speed125 mph
EngineCummins QSK19
Engine type5x 6-cyl. diesel
Engine output3,750 hp (2,796 kW)
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Alstom Coradia
last changed: 06/2025
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