British Rail Mark 5 (CAF)
The British Rail Mark 5 is the designation given to locomotive-hauled rail carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF for operation with Caledonian Sleeper.
| British Rail Mark 5 (CAF) | |
|---|---|
CAF Mk5 sleeper coach | |
| In service | 2019 |
| Manufacturer | CAF |
| Built at | Beasain |
| Constructed | 2016 - 2018 |
| Number built | 75 |
| Operators | Caledonian Sleeper |
| Lines served | West Coast Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Fully integral aluminium monocoque |
| Car length | 22.2 m (72 ft 10 in) |
| Width | 2.75 m (9 ft 0 in) |
| Doors | Hinged plug |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Weight | max. tare 43 t (42 long tons; 47 short tons) |
| Braking system(s) | Cheek mounted discs |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Notes/references | |
| Caledonian Sleeper coaches | |
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