Class 805 IET Profile and Models
Mockup of 805 units at Birmingham New Street. ©Avanti West Coast
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The British Rail Class 805 AT300 is a type of bi-mode multiple unit which is being built by Hitachi Rail for Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, 13 five-car units are being built to replace Class 221s on services between London Euston and stations on the North Wales Coast and Shrewsbury lines. Their introduction will allow the elimination of long-distance diesel working on electrified routes. |
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Type of Unit |
Bi-Mode 25kV AC Overhead & V12 TurboDiesel |
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Builder |
Hitachi Rail |
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Build Dates |
2021 - Present |
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Total Built |
13 sets under construction |
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Coaches Per Unit |
5 |
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Capacity |
301 seats |
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Power Output |
2,820hp (5-car) |
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Top Speed |
124mph |
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Operated By |
Avanti West Coast |
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Main Duties |
Express & Regional Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Not entered service yet |
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Surviving Examples |
Under construction |