British Rail Class 768

British Rail Class 768
319010 was the donor unit for 768001
ManufacturerBREL (as 319)
Brush Traction (as 768)
Built atYork Carriage Works (as 319)
Loughborough (as 768)
Family nameBR Second Generation (Mark 3)
Constructed2020 - (as 768)
1987 - 1988, 1990 (as 319)
Number under construction8 units
Number built2 units
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers768001 - 768010
OwnersPorterbrook
OperatorsRail Operations Group
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length
  • 19.83 m (65 ft 1 in) (DTCO, DTSO)
  • 19.92 m (65 ft 4 in) (MSO, TSOL)
Width2.82 m (9 ft 3 in)
Height3.58 m (11 ft 9 in)
Maximum speed100 mph (161 km/h)
Prime mover(s)MAN D2876 (one per two cars)
Engine type12.8-litre turbo-diesel
Cylinder count6
Power output523 hp (390 kW) per engine
Transmissionoriginal traction motors via ABB alternator
Electric system(s)
Current collector(s)
Coupling systemTightlock
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The British Rail Class 768 is a class of bi-mode multiple unit being converted from Class 319 passenger trains by Brush Traction and Wabtec to carry parcels.

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