British Rail Class 175
| British Rail Class 175 Coradia 1000 | |
|---|---|
Transport for Wales 175003 at Hereford in 2018 | |
| Constructed | 1999–2001 |
| Number built | 27 trainsets |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | Driving end vehicles 23.71 m (77 ft 9 in) Centre cars 23.03 m (75 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | Swing plug at vehicle ends |
| Articulated sections | Flexible diaphragm within unit only |
| Braking system(s) | Friction/Hydrodynamic |
| Coupling system | Scharfenberg |
The Class 175 Coradia is a model of diesel multiple unit passenger train used in the United Kingdom. They were built from 1999–2001 by Alstom at Washwood Heath in Birmingham. The fleet was based at Chester Depot. The fleet was used in North Wales on services from Holyhead, South Wales, normally going south or up to the North Wales Coast. Many also operated round the Manchester area.