Class 395 Javelin Introduction : Southeastern High Speed : Train Sim World 2

Learn the basics of driving a Class 395 High Speed train. The British Rail Class 395 Javelin is a dualvoltage electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Hitachi as part of the Hitachi Atrain AT300 family for highspeed commuter services on High Speed 1 and elsewhere on the Integrated Kent Franchise. The whole fleet is operated by Southeastern. The Class 395 can operate at a maximum speed of 140 mph (225 km, h) under 25 kV AC overhead electrification on High Speed 1, and 100 mph (160 km, h) on 750 V DC third rail supply on conventional lines. It is typically formed as a sixcar train, although they can be rapidly coupled to one another to form a 12car train as required. The type, which was entirely manufactured in Japan, is the first Hitachibuilt rail vehicle to be sold to a European customer, as well as being the first British order for a Japanese train. The fleet was ordered during June 2005 by the ROSCO HSBC Rail, and was delivered to the UK between August 2007 and August 2009. Following the comp