British Rail Class 220
The Class 220 Voyager are a class of diesel-electric high-speed multiple-unit trains built by Bombardier Transportation in 2000 and 2001.
They were introduced in 2001 to replace the 30-year-old InterCity 125 and Class 47 fleets operating on the Cross Country Route for train operating company Virgin Trains.
Read more about British Rail Class 220: Technical Details, Formation and Passenger Facilities, Operation, Fleet Details
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