Class 395 (Javelin): All Images
395001-395029 (6-car formation): DPT1+MS1+MS2+MS3+MS4+DPT2
The Class 395 ‘Javelin’ is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Hitachi for high-speed commuter services on High Speed 1 (HS1) and elsewhere on the Integrated Kent Franchise. The fleet was ordered during June 2005 by the rolling stock leasing company (ROSCO) HSBC Rail and is currently operated by Southeastern.
Based on the design of the Hitachi A-train, the train is part of the Hitachi AT300 family and were built by Hitachi between 2007 and 2009. Entirely manufactured in Japan, the type was the first Hitachi-built rail vehicle to be sold to a European customer, as well as being the first British order for a Japanese train.
The first train was delivered from Japan to Southampton Docks on 23rd August 2007. Following the delivery of the first four units in March 2008, production was temporarily put on hold while these units were subjected to extensive UK-based testing. Following the successful completion of these tests, production and shipping of the main production tranche commenced in December 2008. The final three trains arrived in the UK in August 2009, with the final train being delivered to Southeastern on 11th December 2009.
The performance metric of 4,000 miles (6,400 km) fault-free running was achieved six months ahead of schedule, enabling a 'preview service’ to be offered between London St Pancras and Ashford via Ebbsfleet, which was ceremonially launched by the Secretary of State for Transport, Andrew Adonis, on 18th June 2009, although the ‘preview service’ only became available to the general public on 29th June 2009. Services were gradually expanded and in September 2009 preliminary services were launched to the Kent coast, namely, Dover via Folkestone, and Ramsgate via Canterbury. During November 2009 ‘preview services’ also commenced on the North Kent line. A full regular service commenced on 13 December 2009.
The Class 395 can operate at a maximum speed of 140 mph (225 km/h) under 25 kV AC overhead electrification on High Speed 1 (HS1), and 100 mph (160 km/h) on 750 V DC third rail supply on conventional lines. Each unit consists of six-cars, with all axles on the middle four cars being powered. The outer cars are unpowered but house the pantographs. The bogies are bolsterless, with both powered and unpowered bogies sharing a common design to simplify maintenance. Each six-car unit can work in multiple with another to create a 12-car train. The coupling process is automated and takes less than 60 seconds.
The use of the high-speed trains as part of the transport infrastructure for the London Olympic Park formed part of the original bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The service was named the Olympic Javelin Shuttle, which formed the origin of the ‘Javelin’ brand name. The Olympic services began 28th July 2012.
Read MoreThe Class 395 ‘Javelin’ is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Hitachi for high-speed commuter services on High Speed 1 (HS1) and elsewhere on the Integrated Kent Franchise. The fleet was ordered during June 2005 by the rolling stock leasing company (ROSCO) HSBC Rail and is currently operated by Southeastern.
Based on the design of the Hitachi A-train, the train is part of the Hitachi AT300 family and were built by Hitachi between 2007 and 2009. Entirely manufactured in Japan, the type was the first Hitachi-built rail vehicle to be sold to a European customer, as well as being the first British order for a Japanese train.
The first train was delivered from Japan to Southampton Docks on 23rd August 2007. Following the delivery of the first four units in March 2008, production was temporarily put on hold while these units were subjected to extensive UK-based testing. Following the successful completion of these tests, production and shipping of the main production tranche commenced in December 2008. The final three trains arrived in the UK in August 2009, with the final train being delivered to Southeastern on 11th December 2009.
The performance metric of 4,000 miles (6,400 km) fault-free running was achieved six months ahead of schedule, enabling a 'preview service’ to be offered between London St Pancras and Ashford via Ebbsfleet, which was ceremonially launched by the Secretary of State for Transport, Andrew Adonis, on 18th June 2009, although the ‘preview service’ only became available to the general public on 29th June 2009. Services were gradually expanded and in September 2009 preliminary services were launched to the Kent coast, namely, Dover via Folkestone, and Ramsgate via Canterbury. During November 2009 ‘preview services’ also commenced on the North Kent line. A full regular service commenced on 13 December 2009.
The Class 395 can operate at a maximum speed of 140 mph (225 km/h) under 25 kV AC overhead electrification on High Speed 1 (HS1), and 100 mph (160 km/h) on 750 V DC third rail supply on conventional lines. Each unit consists of six-cars, with all axles on the middle four cars being powered. The outer cars are unpowered but house the pantographs. The bogies are bolsterless, with both powered and unpowered bogies sharing a common design to simplify maintenance. Each six-car unit can work in multiple with another to create a 12-car train. The coupling process is automated and takes less than 60 seconds.
The use of the high-speed trains as part of the transport infrastructure for the London Olympic Park formed part of the original bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The service was named the Olympic Javelin Shuttle, which formed the origin of the ‘Javelin’ brand name. The Olympic services began 28th July 2012.
