Class 395 'Javelin' Profile and Models

Class 395 'Javelin'

395023 at Dover Priory in August 2020. ©Superalbs

The Class 395 is a dual-voltage EMU, designed to run at high speeds of up to 140mph on the HS1 route and up to 100mph on conventional tracks on the Southeastern network. The 6-car sets were introduced as part of the bit for the 2012 Olympics and earned the “Olympic Javelin Shuttle” moniker, with “Javelin” sticking as a nickname. The units are based on Hitachi’s “A-Train” design and led the way for future A-Train style units such as the Class 800 IEP.

(Information provided by Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

 Dual-Voltage Electric Multiple Unit

Builder

Hitachi - Kasado Factory, Japan

Build Dates

2007 - 2009

Total Sets Built

29

Top Speed

100 - 140mph (in service), 157mph (record)

Capacity

340 seats + 12 tip up

Operators

Southeastern

Main Duties

Express Passenger

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

29