British Rail Class 807


The British Rail Class 807 is a type of electric multiple unit being built by Hitachi for train operator Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, a total of ten 7-car units will be produced.

History

In December 2019, Avanti West Coast placed an order for 10 seven-car electric units which will replace its Class 221 fleet, along with 13 Class 805 bi-mode units as part of £350 million contract with Hitachi. All are scheduled to be in service by 2022.
The trains are financed by Rock Rail West Coast, a joint venture between Rock Rail and Standard Life Aberdeen.
The trains will be maintained by a joint team of Alstom and Hitachi staff, alongside Class 805s, at Oxley depot near Wolverhampton.
Customer service features promised include free Wi-Fi, at-seat wireless inductive charging for electronic devices, plug sockets and USB slots; a catering offer and a real-time passenger information system that can advise of connecting rail services.

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