British Rail Class 807
| British Rail Class 807 | |
|---|---|
 Artist's impression | |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Built at | Hitachi Newton Aycliffe |
| Family name | A-Train |
| Replaced | Class 221 |
| Entered service | 2022 (planned) |
| Number under construction |
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| Fleet numbers | 807001–010 |
| Capacity | 453 |
| Operators | Avanti West Coast |
| Lines served | West Coast Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead lines |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 807 is a type of electric multiple unit being built by Hitachi for train operator Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, a total of ten 7-car units will be produced.
History
In December 2019, Avanti West Coast placed an order for 10 seven-car electric units which will replace its Class 221 fleet, along with 13 Class 805 bi-mode units as part of £350 million contract with Hitachi.[1] All are scheduled to be in service by 2022. The trains are financed by Rock Rail West Coast, a joint venture between Rock Rail and Standard Life Aberdeen.[2] The trains will be maintained by a joint team of Alstom and Hitachi staff, alongside Class 805s, at Oxley depot near Wolverhampton.
Customer service features promised include free Wi-Fi, at-seat wireless inductive charging for electronic devices, plug sockets and USB slots; a catering offer and a real-time passenger information system that can advise of connecting rail services.[3]
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | No. built | Year built | Cars per set | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 807 | Avanti West Coast | 10 | TBC | 7 | 807001–010[4] |
References
- ^ "What's In Store | Avanti West Coast". www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^ "Rock Rail and ASI close latest UK rolling stock deal". Rock Infrastructure. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^ "First Trenitalia chooses Hitachi Rail to build new intercity trains for Avanti West Coast". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
- ^ Avanti confirms class numbers for Hitachi train order Rail 9 June 2020