Class 175

Technical Info
Formation: power car + power car

Power: Diesel

Track Gauge: NXT

Variants: FGW and ATW

Top Speed: 75sps

Number Built: 9

History
The 175s are considered the backbone of translink. These were present from the start and were the second train added to Translink. The first sets were introduced on Downpatrick (175006/7) and Carrick - Larne (175003/8). Next, Lisburn - Antrim began development and one unit was set aside for operating this line (175009). When Carrick - Larne Became NIR, One more 175 was added at the newly built fortwilliam depot (175001). One Unit also came to Cornwall (175004). When adelaide depot opened, one was added there (175002). when Whitehead depot closed, 175003 and 175008 were withdrawn. 175003 was later re-added to Queens Quay depot. 175008/9 were moved to Eastleigh Depot. 175005 was added to Railways of Ireland as a test train during it's alpha stages.

Withdrawal
Slowly, the NIR units are slowly being phased out in favour of the NIR 450 Class. So far 175002 has been withdrawn and kept in storage. In january 175001/3 are also set to be withdrawn.

New Life
The Ex-NIR sets (175001/2/3/8/9) will be refurbished and will re enter service on south wales coastal