British Railways Mark 2
British railway passenger carriages
British Rail's second design of carriages was called Mark 2. The Mark 2 has more strength than a Mark 1 in the event of an accident.
| British Rail Mark 2 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| In service | 1964-present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Built at | Derby, England |
| Constructed | 1963 - 1975 |
| Entered service | 1964 |
| Number built | 1,876 |
| Operator(s) | Arriva Trains Wales First ScotRail Network Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel Semi-integral |
| Car length | 64 ft 6 in (19.66 m) |
| Doors | Hinged slam, centrally locked |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Train heating | Pressure Ventilation Air Conditioning (1971 onward) |
| Braking system(s) | Clasp, pneumatic |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
