Vivarail D-Train
| Vivarail D-Train | |
|---|---|
Class 230 prototype | |
| 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 |
| Operators | |
| Depots | |
| 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.