Class 801
The Class 801 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) manufactured by Hitachi Rail between 2017 and 2020. It is a part of their A-train family of trains, although they are more commonly referred to as IETs ("Intercity Express Trains"). These trains are operated exclusively by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley.
There are two subclasses, the 801/1 and 801/2; both subclasses include first class seating and an on-board shop, as well as other common amenities for modern-day rolling stock. This includes Wi-Fi internet access, air conditioning, and charging facilities. The 801/2 has a higher seated capacity and greater access to priority seating and wheelchair spaces. But, remarkably, LNER have designated only two wheelchair spaces on the 801/1, and four on the 801/2.
Overview
Technical Specifications
801/2 — 9-car
801/2 — 233.7 m
On-board
801/2 — 611 seats
801/2 — Yes, 101 seats
Standard — 2+2 seating
801/2 — Yes, 10
Accessibility
801/2 — Coach A, M
801/2 — Yes, coach A, M
Subclasses
There are two subclasses of the Class 801. The 801/1 is formed of 5 passenger cars, whereas the 801/2 is formed of 9 passenger cars. Often times, LNER will operate a 'double set' of two 801/1 units coupled together, for a total of 10 passenger cars. The 801/2, despite being almost double the length, still only has the same number of accessible toilets as the 801/1 — just two.
| Subclass | Operator | Qty. | Year built | Cars per unit | Unit nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801/1 | London North Eastern Railway | 12 | 2017–2020 | 5 | 801101–801112 |
| 801/2 | 30 | 9 | 801201–801230 |
Context
Craigentinny, Edinburgh
Doncaster Carr, Doncaster
Neville Hill, Leeds
InterCity 225
Media
Footnotes
- A pickup is a piece of equipment installed on a train to connect it to the supply of electricity, usually in the form of overhead lines or a third rail.
- The InterCity 125 refers to a formation of Class 43 locomotives and Mk 3 passenger coaches. The InterCity 225 refers to a formation of a Class 91 locomotive, Mk 4 passenger coaches, and a driving van trailer (DVT).
References and attribution
- Fact file data: Forked from the English Wikipedia on 28 August 2024, copyright © the Wikipedia editors. Reproduced and distributed under the terms of the original license: CC-BY-SA 4.0. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_801.
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This fact file was authored by Libby Belton and last updated 31 August 2024.
