Vivarail D-Train | |
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Manufacturer | Metro-Cammell (original construction) Vivarail (conversion) |
Built at | Quinton Rail Technology Centre (conversion) |
Replaced | Class 150 Class 153 Class 165 Class 483 |
Constructed | 2015 - 2022 |
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Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | Driving Motor: 18.37 m (60 ft 3 in) Other: 18.12 m (59 ft 5 in) |
Width | 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in) |
Prime mover(s) | Ford Duratorq |
Electric system(s) | Hoppecke Li-ion batteries 750 V DC third rail |
Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
Coupling system | Wedglock |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Vivarail D-Train is a family of multiple units remanufactured by Vivarail for the British rail network. They are converted from London Underground D78 Stock, originally manufactured between 1978 and 1981 by Metro-Cammell. Two versions have been produced: the Class 230 diesel electric multiple unit and the Class 484 electric multiple unit.