Vivarail D-Train

Vivarail D-Train
Class 230 prototype
ManufacturersMetro-Cammell (original construction)
Vivarail (conversion)
Built atQuinton Rail Technology Centre (conversion)
Family nameD78 old London underground tube stock
ReplacedClass 150
Class 153
Class 165
Class 483
Constructed2015 - 2022
Entered service2022
Number under construction20 GWR
PredecessorD78 tube stock
Formation2-3 cars per unit
Fleet numbers230001 to 230124
Operators
Depots
Lines served
  • TfW Borderlands Line
  • SWR Island line
  • Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin
  • GWR Greenford Branch
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car lengthDriving Motor: 18.37 m (60 ft 3 in)
Other: 18.12 m (59 ft 5 in)
Width2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
Platform heightLevel
Maximum speed97 kilometres per hour (60 mph)
Traction system3rd rail or lithium battery
Prime moverFord Duratorq
Electric systemsHoppecke Li-ion batteries
750 V DC third rail
Current collectionContact shoe
Safety systemsAWS, TPWS
Coupling systemWedglock
Multiple workingWith-in-class
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 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.