BR Mark 4 DVT Profile and Models

82206 at Grantham in July 2010. ©Matt Buck

As part of the electrification of the East Coast Main Line from London King's Cross to Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow, 32 Mark 4 DVTs were built by Metro-Cammell, Washwood Heath for inclusion in InterCity 225 sets. The bodyshells were manufactured under sub-contract by Breda in Italy. They operate with class 91 locomotives using the TDM system via UIC screened cables through the nine Mark 4 coaches of the rake. They have also operated with 89 and 90 class locomotives. They are also now in use with Transport for Wales, with short rakes of Mk4 coaches and a Class 67 diesel.
Type of Vehicle	Driving Van Trailer (DVT)
Builder	Metro-Cammell, Washwood Heath
Build Dates	1989 to 1992
Total Built	32
Wheel Configuration	2 x Bogies
Top Speed	140 mph
Operated By	British Rail GNER National Express East Coast East Coast Virgin Trains East Coast LNER Transport for Wales
Main Duties	Express Passenger
In Service Until	Present
Surviving Examples	25