A Javelin train operated by South Eastern Trains passes through the Kent countryside heading to Ashford.
A Javelin train operated by South Eastern Trains passes through the Kent countryside heading to Ashford. The Class 395 is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) built for high speed commuter services on High Speed 1 and elsewhere on the Integrated Kent Franchise. The 6-car trains were built in Japan by Hitachi and are capable of running at a maximum speed of 140 mph (225 km/h) under 25kV AC overhead electrification on High Speed 1, and 100 mph (161 km/h) on 750V DC third rail supply on conventional lines. The use of the high speed trains to form part of the transport infrastructure for the Olympic park formed part of the original bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. The service was named the Olympic Javelin Shuttle, and the name Javelin has become a common name for the trains. The Olympic services began 28 July 2012.
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