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| Industry | Rolling stock manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Fate | Administration as of 1 December 2022[update] |
| Headquarters | , England |
Key people | Adrian Shooter (Managing Director) |
| Products | D-Train |
| Owner | Railroad Development Corporation |
| Website | www.vivarail.co.uk |
Vivarail was a British rolling stock manufacturer, founded in 2012 and based in Southam, Warwickshire. Vivarail's main project was the conversion of retired London Underground D78 Stock into two new classes for National Rail services. It was led by former Chiltern Railways chairman Adrian Shooter; the American Railroad Development Corporation was a shareholder.[1][2][3]
In November 2022, the company entered into administration. Assets of Vivarail have been purchased by train operating company GWR. GWR bought intellectual property, rolling stock and equipment relating to the development of high-performance battery and Fast Charge technology to continue Vivarail's work in these areas. The technology is due to be trialled between West Ealing and Greenford.[4]
- ^ "Why not do some re-engineering?' Adrian Shooter on the Vivarail D-Train". Rail Technology Magazine. Cognitive Publishing. 23 January 2015.
- ^ RDC takes 25% stake in Eurorail Railway Gazette International 12 January 2015
- ^ RDC seeks diverse opportunities in European market International Railway Journal 18 May 2016
- ^ "GWR acquires Vivarail assets". 20 February 2023.