British Rail Class 807
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The British Rail Class 807 Evero[8] is a type of electric multiple unit being built by Hitachi Rail for train operator Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, a total of 10 seven-car units will be produced.
Quick Facts British Rail Class 807 Evero, In service ...
British Rail Class 807 Evero | |
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In service | Planned for 2024[1] |
Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
Built at |
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Family name | A-train |
Replaced | Class 221 (Avanti West Coast) |
Number under construction | 10 |
Formation | 7 cars per unit |
Fleet numbers | 807001–807010[3] |
Capacity | 453 seats (49 first-class, 404 standard)[4][5] |
Owners | Rock Rail West Coast |
Operators | Avanti West Coast |
Depots | Oxley (Wolverhampton)[4] |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium[2] |
Car length | 26 m (85 ft 4 in)[6] |
Maximum speed | 125 mph (200 km/h)[7] |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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