General utility van
Enclosed railway wagon used by British Rail to carry mail and parcels / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A general utility van (GUV) is a type of rail vehicle built by British Rail primarily for transporting mail and parcels. They were used by both Rail Express Systems and Railtrack. Colas Rail and some train operating companies still use them.
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Quick Facts British Rail general utility van, In service ...
British Rail general utility van | |
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In service | 1956–present |
Manufacturer | BR York Wagon Works BR Doncaster Works BR Glasgow Works Pressed Steel Company |
Family name | British Railways Mark 1 |
Constructed | 1956–1960 |
Number built | 907 |
Capacity | 14 tonnes (13.8 long tons; 15.4 short tons) |
Operators | British Rail Rail Express Systems Railtrack First Great Western FM Rail Colas Rail |
Specifications | |
Car length | 57 ft 0 in (17.37 m) |
Width | 8 ft 6+3⁄4 in (2.61 m) |
Height | 12 ft 4 in (3.76 m) |
Maximum speed | 70–100 mph (113–161 km/h), later restricted to 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Weight | 30 tonnes (29.5 long tons; 33.1 short tons) |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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