Class 395 is Hitachi's first rolling stock in regular service in Europe. These Hitachi trains provide the fastest domestic rail service in Britain, and are capable of operating at a maximum speed of 140mph. This case study showcases several key aspects of the Class 395 project and demonstrates some of the key reasons for its success.
In order to understand the whole project and to learn how this success story will help Hitachi introduce a new generation of rail travel to Europe, it is important to first see an overview of the Class 395 project. This video showcases some of the key milestones of the project.
Southeastern Rail and High Speed 1 are key stakeholders in this success story. This movie features interviews with these key stakeholders and shows how efficient teamwork between everyone involved has resulted in such a successful service. Passenger reaction has been fantastic – in the latest national passenger survey, which is independently run, the High Speed 1 service has been rated by its commuters as the best commuter rail service in the country.
Months after its launch, the number of passengers travelling on Class 395 trains is still continuing to increase. In interviews with passengers, this video explains why the trains are so popular amongst commuters and why passengers are so pleased with this iconic new service.
At the heart of the success of Class 395 are the technical and maintenance teams, delivering world-class, safe and reliable trains. This movie demonstrates how both teams worked in partnership with each other, along with the team in Japan, to ensure the success of the project.
Alistair Dormer, Managing Director, Hitachi Rail Europe, commented, “It was an important milestone for us, and our first opportunity to fully demonstrate the calibre of our high quality rolling stock that we can offer the UK and Europe”. Hitachi promised on-time delivery, quality and reliability. Find out how Hitachi successfully delivered on all of its promises. Learn about Hitachi's future plans for expanding it rail business in Europe.
