British railway rolling stock

Various rolling stock, the vehicles used on railways, are used in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). This article does not include those from Northern Ireland.

Main line operators

These lists only include trains currently reported in use on Network Rail routes. For details of previous rolling stock and future deliveries, you should see the pages for the individual operators or the alternative lists in the 'see also' section at the bottom of this page.

Electrified routes generally use either 25,000V AC supplied by overhead lines, or 750V DC third rail. The majority of self-powered trains are diesel, but other systems are being developed. Some trains use a combination of these power systems so that they can use different routes.

Multiple units and railcars

Locomotives

Passenger coaches and vans

Freight wagons

Examples of modern freight wagons used in Great Britain. Wagons with UIC codes may also operate in Europe.

Other networks

• Docklands Light Railway rolling stock
• Eurotunnel rolling stock
• Glasgow Subway rolling stock
• London Underground rolling stock
• Tyne and Wear Metro rolling stock

See also

British Rail and National Rail

• British Rail locomotive and multiple unit numbering and classification
• Steam locomotives of British Railways
• List of British Rail diesel multiple unit classes
• List of British Rail electric multiple unit classes
• List of British Rail modern traction locomotive classes

Other operators

• NI Rail (Northern Ireland, UK)

References