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Intercity Mark 4 Coach

The Mark 4 coach was developed in the 1980s as part of British Rail’s push to modernize long-distance travel on the newly electrified East Coast Main Line. Introduced in 1989, the Mark 4 was designed to work with the Class 91 locomotive and Driving Van Trailer (DVT) as part of the InterCity 225 sets, which aimed to run at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour (though they were limited to 125 mph in regular service).

Built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, the Mark 4 coaches were a big step forward in terms of comfort, safety, and technology. They featured better suspension for a smoother ride, improved crashworthiness, and a more modern interior compared to earlier designs like the Mark 3. The coaches also had automatic doors and were fully air-conditioned, which made them more appealing to passengers.

Mark 4 coaches quickly became the standard for high-speed travel on the East Coast route, linking London with cities such as Leeds, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. They were known for their sleek look and quiet, comfortable ride.

After British Rail was privatized, the Mark 4s continued to serve with different operators. In the 2010s, many were refurbished with updated interiors and passenger information systems. Although newer trains like the Hitachi-built Azuma sets have started to replace them, some Mark 4s are still in use on other routes, and a few have even been converted for use on open-access rail services.

The Mark 4 coach remains a symbol of late British Rail engineering and a key part of the move toward faster and more modern intercity travel in the UK.

Credit to Tigrrer for the Toilet used.

To open coach doors, you will find a door with a button saying "Guard Controls" one end of the coach. Open it turn the key and press the open door button. Be sure that you turn off the key when you are done.