The Anonymous Widower

Could Class 800/801 Trains Work Southeastern Highspeed Services?

Southeastern Highspeed services are run by Class 395 trains.

These trains are capable of the following.

1. 140 mph running on HS1.
2. Running on third-rail lines.
3. Joining and separating in under a couple of minutes.

As the electric Class 801 trains are also members of Hitachi’s A-train family, I’m sure that they could built to a similar specification.

• The trains are capable of 140 mph on suitable lines.
• Rhird-rail gear can probably be easily added.
• The joining and separating is in the specification.

So I think the answer to my question must be in the afformative.

November 10, 2017 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Class 395 Train, Class 800 Train, HS1, Southeastern