Class 230 'D-Train' Profile and Models
230005 at Bletchley in October 2019. ©Foulger Rail Photos
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The British Rail Class 230 D-Train is a diesel electric multiple unit or battery EMU built by rolling stock manufacturer Vivarail for the British rail network. The units are converted from old London Underground D78 Stock, originally manufactured in 1980 by Metro-Cammell. The conversion re-uses the D78's aluminium bodyshells with new interiors. It runs on the same bogies but these are rebuilt to as-new standard by Wabtec and fitted with brand new three-phase AC induction motors sourced from Austria. The first Class 230 entered passenger service (230004) with West Midlands Trains on the Marston Vale line between Bedford and Bletchley, on 23 April 2019. |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel Multiple Unit Battery Multiple Unit Diesel/ Battery Hybrid Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
VivaRail |
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Build Dates |
2015 to Present |
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Total Built |
10 Sets |
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Power Output |
200hp per engine (4 total per unit) |
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Top Speed |
60 mph |
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Operated By |
Vivarail London Northwestern Railway Transport for Wales Rail |
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Main Duties |
Local passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
All in service/ training |