British Rail Class 810
The British Rail Class 810 Aurora is a type of bi-mode multiple unit being constructed by Hitachi Rail for East Midlands Railway. Based on the Hitachi AT300 design, 33 five-car units will replace Class 222 units on EMR's intercity routes.
| British Rail Class 810 Aurora | |
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Artist's impression of a Class 810 unit for East Midlands Railway | |
| In service | Planned for early 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
| Built at | |
| Family name | A-train |
| Replaced | Class 222 |
| Constructed | 2021–present |
| Number under construction | 33 |
| Formation |
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| Fleet numbers | 810 001–810 033 |
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| Owners | Rock Rail East Midlands |
| Operators | East Midlands Railway |
| Depots | Derby Etches Park |
| Lines served | Midland Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 24 m (78 ft 9 in) |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (200 km/h) |
| Prime mover(s) | 4 × MTU turbo-diesel |
| Power output | 735 kW (986 hp) per engine |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
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| Safety system(s) | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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