BREL DVT Mk4

Built by BREL, Metro Cammell

Top speed

225 km/h

140 mph

Weight

44 t

97,003 lb

Length

18.83 m

61 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1988

32 units

Axle arrangement

2'2'

Overview of the BREL DVT Mk4

Discover the DVT Mk4, a distinguished British control car locomotive.

This powerful unit, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h, has served various operators across the United Kingdom, including East Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and Virgin Trains.

Measuring 18.83 meters in length with a 1435 mm gauge, the DVT Mk4 stands as a testament to efficiency and reliability in rail transport.

Built by BREL and Metro Cammell in 1988, its construction reflects robust engineering and enduring quality.

Experience the innovation behind this impressive railway workhorse.

BREL DVT Mk4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DVT
Built by	BREL, Metro Cammell · 198832 units
Top speed	225 km/h140 mph	140 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'2'
Length	18.83 m61 ft 9 in	61 ft 9 in
Width	2.71 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	3.88 m12 ft 9 in	12 ft 9 in
Weight	44 t97,003 lb	97,003 lb

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Operators of the BREL DVT Mk4

Railway companies that have operated the DVT Mk4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
East Coast	EC 82/2	United Kingdom
London North Eastern Railway	LNER DVT Mk4	United Kingdom
Transport for Wales Rail Services	TfW DVT Mk4	United Kingdom
Virgin Trains	VT 82/2	United Kingdom
Virgin Trains East Coast	VTEC 82/2	United Kingdom