British Rail Class 807
The British Rail Class 807 AT300 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.
| British Rail Class 807 AT300 | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Operator(s) | Avanti West Coast |
| Line(s) served | West Coast Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead lines |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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]
Construction
Construction of the class 807 in the UK commenced on 7 July 2020. The aluminium shells arrived after being shipped from Hitachi's Kasado plant in Japan. Final production commenced at Hitachi's Newton Aycliffe facility. Out of the 135 bodyshells, 56 are being manufactured in the UK.[4]
Fleet details
| Class | Operator | No. built | Year built | Cars per set | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 807 | Avanti West Coast | 10 | TBC | 7 | 807001–010[5] |
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.
- "Avant West Coast Body shells arrive in UK". railway news. 7 June 2020.
- Avanti confirms class numbers for Hitachi train order Rail 9 June 2020