British Rail Class 807

The British Rail Class 807 AT300 is a type of electric multiple unit being built by Hitachi Rail for train operator Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, a total of 10 seven-car units will be produced.

British Rail Class 807
AT300
Artist's impression of Hitachi A-train units for Avanti West Coast
In servicePlanned for 2024
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Built at
Family nameA-train
ReplacedClass 221 (Avanti West Coast)
Number under construction10
Formation7 cars per unit
Fleet numbers807001807010
Capacity453 seats (49 first-class, 404 standard)
OwnersRock Rail West Coast
OperatorsAvanti West Coast
DepotsOxley (Wolverhampton)
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length26 m (85 ft 4 in)
Maximum speed125 mph (200 km/h)
Electric system(s)25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
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