Javelin Train UK
Bullet trains present iconic images of Japanese life and culture, and now they're creating the same images on the UK rail systems. On 12th Dec 2008, the first UK Javelin train raced into London on its inaugural journey.
These good looking dark blue liveried Javelin trains - also known as Class 395 - offer the fastest domestic service rail travel in the UK and went into full passenger service in December 2009. Built by Hitachi, the 140mph maximum speed Class 395 Javelin train completed the first rail journey from Ashford in Kent to London St Pancras in 37 minutes. Barely enough time for a passenger to turn on their colour ereader let alone get deep into a novel, though anyone sporting the new Kindle Fire colour reader would probably want a slower journey to get the most time with their new toy.
From the first scheduled service in December 2009, there have been around 29 Javelin trains in service with Southeastern rail on the Kent to London (St Pancras to Ebbsfleet/Ashford) domestic rail service and High Speed 1 Channel Tunnel Rail Link routes, reducing previous journey times from around 83 minutes to 37 minutes. Southeastern rail lease the trains from HSBC Rail.
In 2012, the Javelin train will use its 340 seat capacity on the Olympic Javelin Train service that promises to speed spectators from St Pancras to the main Olympic Games site in Stratford - East London in 7 minutes. With this promise of speedy, effective travel to the London Olympics site it's rather apt that the trains have been named after British personalities who we'll associate with speed.
Train spotters will be well advised to get a brand new pair of Sony video binoculars to capture one of these Javelin trains on video. They'd make a great sight when viewed in 3D hurtling towards you on the tracks at top speed, and for playback you probably can't beat one of the new high quality Smart TVs which are currently dominating television sales.
With their Japanese heritage, it wouldn't be surprising for future enhancements to the Javelin train experience for travellers to include the addition of some on board entertainment. It's possible that the recent interest in 3D games could see the forthcoming Playstation 3D TV making an appearance in the trains in some form. Japanese manufacturers lead the field in 3D TV and gaming systems, and some of the 3D TV without glasses models are small enough to work well as built in seat back units.
Javelintrain.com will bring you the latest Javelin Train news describing developments on these exciting new fast rail services.
These good looking dark blue liveried Javelin trains - also known as Class 395 - offer the fastest domestic service rail travel in the UK and went into full passenger service in December 2009. Built by Hitachi, the 140mph maximum speed Class 395 Javelin train completed the first rail journey from Ashford in Kent to London St Pancras in 37 minutes. Barely enough time for a passenger to turn on their colour ereader let alone get deep into a novel, though anyone sporting the new Kindle Fire colour reader would probably want a slower journey to get the most time with their new toy.
From the first scheduled service in December 2009, there have been around 29 Javelin trains in service with Southeastern rail on the Kent to London (St Pancras to Ebbsfleet/Ashford) domestic rail service and High Speed 1 Channel Tunnel Rail Link routes, reducing previous journey times from around 83 minutes to 37 minutes. Southeastern rail lease the trains from HSBC Rail.
In 2012, the Javelin train will use its 340 seat capacity on the Olympic Javelin Train service that promises to speed spectators from St Pancras to the main Olympic Games site in Stratford - East London in 7 minutes. With this promise of speedy, effective travel to the London Olympics site it's rather apt that the trains have been named after British personalities who we'll associate with speed.
Train spotters will be well advised to get a brand new pair of Sony video binoculars to capture one of these Javelin trains on video. They'd make a great sight when viewed in 3D hurtling towards you on the tracks at top speed, and for playback you probably can't beat one of the new high quality Smart TVs which are currently dominating television sales.
With their Japanese heritage, it wouldn't be surprising for future enhancements to the Javelin train experience for travellers to include the addition of some on board entertainment. It's possible that the recent interest in 3D games could see the forthcoming Playstation 3D TV making an appearance in the trains in some form. Japanese manufacturers lead the field in 3D TV and gaming systems, and some of the 3D TV without glasses models are small enough to work well as built in seat back units.
Javelintrain.com will bring you the latest Javelin Train news describing developments on these exciting new fast rail services.
Japanese style bullet trains giving the fastest rail travel times in the UK
Javelin Train - History & Timeline
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May 2011 - Hitachi have announced plans for bidding to win a new contract for designing and maintaining the high speed fleet to run on the planned £34bn high-speed line (HS2) between London, Birmingham, and the North of England
Successful full service introduction, with scheduled Javelin Train high speed services between London and Kent - 13 December 2009
Last of the 29 train order delivered - August 2009
First timed run of the service that will carry 25000 Olympic visitors per hour - 27 July 2009
Trial service commences St Pancras to Ebbsfleet - 27 June 2009
First journey Kent to London - Dec 12 2008
Javelin Train reaches 150mph on first test run - 3rd Oct 2007
Javelin Train on public display - 2nd Oct 2007
First train delivered from Japan - August 2007
Order placed with Hitachi for 28 new high speed trains (29th added later) - 2004
Click here for latest Javelin Train News
May 2011 - Hitachi have announced plans for bidding to win a new contract for designing and maintaining the high speed fleet to run on the planned £34bn high-speed line (HS2) between London, Birmingham, and the North of England
Successful full service introduction, with scheduled Javelin Train high speed services between London and Kent - 13 December 2009
Last of the 29 train order delivered - August 2009
First timed run of the service that will carry 25000 Olympic visitors per hour - 27 July 2009
Trial service commences St Pancras to Ebbsfleet - 27 June 2009
First journey Kent to London - Dec 12 2008
Javelin Train reaches 150mph on first test run - 3rd Oct 2007
Javelin Train on public display - 2nd Oct 2007
First train delivered from Japan - August 2007
Order placed with Hitachi for 28 new high speed trains (29th added later) - 2004
