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Vivarail D-Train trial cancelled after fire

Vivarail trial with London Midland cancelled following fire

11 Jan

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Vivarail’s dream is close to reality

Coming soon… to a track near you? PAUL STEPHEN visits the West Midlands facility where Vivarail’s prototype D-train is being put through its final paces

22 Dec

The prototype D-Train runs as a three-car unit at Long Marston on May 25. VIVARAIL.

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Prototype D-Train almost ready for main line testing

Vivarail’s prototype Class 230 D-Train is now running as a three-car unit.

9 Jun

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Vivarail’s first rebuilt D-Train close to main line run

The first D-Train is entering the final phase of testing and approvals, ahead of running on the main line.

18 Apr

230001 at Long Marston. STEVE WIDDOWSON.

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IN PICTURE: D-Train prototype takes big step forward

VivaRail's prototype D-Train now a two-car train, with work progressing on third vehicle.

22 Feb

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Inside Vivarail’s D-Train

Vivarail’s project to convert former London Underground D-Stock trains into diesel electric multiple units (RAIL 771, 773) is dividing public opinion

Major projects 30 Sept

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Catering for VivaRail's rebuilt D-Stock

Vivarail has unveiled plans for a proposed D-Train buffet car design.

16 Sept

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Vivarail begins testing on first converted D-Stock

First driving car rebuilt as part of project to convert ex-London Underground D-Stock into diesel electric multiple units undergoes testing at Long Marston.

24 Aug

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Vivarail’s grand designs

STEFANIE BROWNE discovers how the new trains are being designed to maximise both comfort and safety

Light rail 29 Apr

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Viva Vivarail’s D-train transformation!

Vivarail Chairman ADRIAN SHOOTER is confident that his company’s conversion of London Underground D-Stock trains will help to resolve the shortage of DMUs

Light rail 1 Apr

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D-train conversions progressing

20 vehicles on-site at Long Marston.

16 Mar

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First D78 at Long Marston for DEMU conversion

The first D78 London Underground D-Stock train to be withdrawn from service has arrived at Vivarail’s Long Marston base, ready for conversion to a D-train.

28 Jan