British Rail Class 810
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The British Rail Class 810 Aurora is a type of bi-mode multiple unit being constructed by Hitachi Rail for East Midlands Railway. Based on the Hitachi AT300 design, 33 five-car units will replace Class 222 units on EMR's intercity routes.
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British Rail Class 810 Aurora | |
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In service | Planned for early 2025[1] |
Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
Built at | |
Family name | A-train |
Replaced | Class 222 |
Constructed | 2021–present[2] |
Number under construction | 33 |
Formation |
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Fleet numbers | 810 001–810 033 |
Capacity |
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Owners | Rock Rail East Midlands |
Operators | East Midlands Railway |
Depots | Derby Etches Park[2] |
Lines served | Midland Main Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium[2] |
Car length | 24 m (78 ft 9 in)[4] |
Maximum speed | 125 mph (200 km/h)[5] |
Prime mover(s) | 4 × MTU turbo-diesel[4] |
Power output | 735 kW (986 hp) per engine[4] |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
UIC classification |
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Safety system(s) | |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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