Transport for Wales unveils Remembrance memorial DVT

TRANSPORT FOR Wales has unveiled a commemorative Remembrance Day vinyl wrap onto Driving Van Trailer 82200 to remember those lost during the First and Second World Wars and conflicts since.

The artwork on the vinyl wrap features the silhouettes of soldiers on the front line and is the fourth DVT in use on Tfw’s Intercity services between Cardiff and Holyhead, which will also operate to South Wales and Manchester from the December timetable change. The other three special charity liveries celebrate the work of the RNLI, Alzheimer’s Cymru, and Ty Gobaith Hope House Hospice.

TFW engineering director Ryan Williams said: “We are proud to support our Armed Forces community. In 2020 we signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to treat those who have served in the forces and their families with fairness and respect in the community, economy, and society when they serve with their lives. The remembrance train is an important next step as part of that commitment.”

The DVT was acquired by TFW along with a number of Mk.4 coaches to enhance its Intercity operations, having previously been earmarked by Grand Central for use on its axed Blackpool to London services.

Transport for Wales Honouring troops: Driving Van Trailer 82200 proudly displaying the Remembrance Day vinyl wrap, with wording on the side of the vehicle in both Welsh and English. The wrap will remain on the DVT and joins three other DVTS that have been twinned with charitable organisations.