Bullet train arrives in UK

The first six-car Class 395 bullet train units for Southeastern High Speed Services have been delivered to the UK.

This first unit has been manufactured to the latest British and European safety standards in Hitachi’s manufacturing facility in Kasado, Japan.

A further three trains are currently being assembled and will be delivered over the coming months to carry out a comprehensive testing programme on the High Speed 1 line between Ashford and St Pancras and on the Kent network.

The remaining 25 trains will be delivered in 2009.

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