British Rail Class 950


The British Rail Class 950 is a diesel multiple unit that was purpose-built for departmental use as a track assessment unit. It was built in 1987 using the same bodyshell as the Class 150/1 "Sprinter" units that were built from 1985-1986.

It was originally classified as a Class 180 test unit, but since this designation is now used by the new First Great Western "Adelante" units, it has been reclassified into the departmental series.

The unit is formed of two driving motor vehicles.

Unit No. DM DM
950001 999600 999601

The unit is currently painted in a plain overall yellow livery with Network Rail branding. It mostly works on lines also used by Sprinters and Pacers where the track quality is not good enough for larger and heavier track assessment stock. It is able to operate over most railway lines around Great Britain.

Departmental Self-propelled rail vehicles of the United Kingdom
Diesel Multiple Units
  • Class 901 (From Class 101)
  • Class 930
  • Class 950 (Similar to Class 150)
  • Class 951 (From Classes 201, 203, 205, 207)
  • Class 960 (From Class 101, 107, 114, 117, 121, 122, DL)
Electric Multiple Units
  • Class 910 (From Class 488)
  • Class 920
  • Class 930
  • Class 931
  • Class 932
  • Class 933
  • Class 935
  • Class 936 (From Classes 311, 501)
  • Class 937 (From Classes 302, 308)
  • Class 960 (From Classes 309, 310)
Others
  • APT-E
  • Multi-Purpose Vehicle
  • New Measurement Train
  • DB Schenker Company Train
  • Caroline
Locomotives
  • Network Rail Class 97
  • Diesel locomotives
  • Electric locomotives
  • Miscellaneous locomotives
  • Diesel multiple units
  • Electric multiple units
  • Departmental multiple units
  • see also Category:British Rail Departmental Units
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