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Diesel-electric multiple unit

Hitachi 805

Built by Hitachi

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Hitachi 805

Explore the advanced Hitachi 805 DEMU, a powerful locomotive designed for modern rail travel.

This impressive train boasts a top speed of 200 km/h and operates with 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

As a proud member of the A-train family, the Avanti West Coast Class 805 represents the cutting edge of UK railway technology.

Discover more about this state-of-the-art unit, with detailed information sourced from en.wikipedia.org.

Hitachi 805 technical specifications

Value
FamilyA-train
Built byHitachi
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Hitachi 805

Railway companies that have operated the 805, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Avanti West CoastAWC 805United Kingdom

Hitachi 805 photos

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