Class 805 IET Profile and Models

Class 805 IET

Mockup of 805 units at Birmingham New Street. ©Avanti West Coast

The British Rail Class 805 AT300 is a type of bi-mode multiple unit which is being built by Hitachi Rail for Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, 13 five-car units are being built to replace Class 221s on services between London Euston and stations on the North Wales Coast and Shrewsbury lines. Their introduction will allow the elimination of long-distance diesel working on electrified routes.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Bi-Mode 25kV AC Overhead & V12 TurboDiesel

Builder

Hitachi Rail

Build Dates

2021 - Present

Total Built

13 sets under construction

Coaches Per Unit

5

Capacity

301 seats

Power Output

2,820hp (5-car)

Top Speed

124mph

Operated By

Avanti West Coast

Main Duties

Express & Regional Passenger

In Service Until

Not entered service yet

Surviving Examples

Under construction