British Rail Class 395
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| British Rail Class 395 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 2009 – present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Europe |
| Family name | A-Train |
| Constructed | 2007–2010 |
| Number built | 174 cars (29 trainsets) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 395001 – 395029 |
| Capacity | 354 seats |
| Operator | Southeastern |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | High Speed 1: 225 km/h (140 mph) Network Rail: 161 km/h (100 mph) |
| Voltage | Dual-voltage (25 kV AC and 750 V DC) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
The British Rail Class 395 are EMUs which run on the High Speed 1 railway line in the United Kingdom. The trains are the fastest operating domestic service trains in Britain, running at a maximum speed of 225 kilometres per hour (140 mph) they were introduced by operator Southeastern in 2009.
British Rail Class 395 Media
Cab interior on display at Railfest 2012
Class 395 at St Pancras International
A unit with the nosecone opened and coupler visible
Drawing of the Japanese built, British Bullet Train
References
