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First ‘Javelin’ for Olympics and HS1 ready

01 June 2007
The ‘Javelin’ train in the factory in Japan will be capable of 186 mph
The ‘Javelin’ train in the factory in Japan will be capable of 186 mph

 

The first of six new Class 395 high speed trains due to come into service with Southeastern in December 2009, has been constructed at Hitachi’s factories in Japan and is currently undergoing testing.

Dubbed ‘Javelins’, the high speed trains will operate under Southeastern on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link High Speed 1 line between Ashford and London St Pancras international, where they will be capable of travelling at 186 mph.

They will also be used for a high-speed shuttle...

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