British Rail Class 803
| British Rail Class 803 | |
|---|---|
Lumo Class 803 at Edinburgh Waverley | |
Interior of a Class 803 unit | |
| In service | 25 October 2021 – present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
| Built at |
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| Family name | A-train |
| Constructed | 2020–2021 |
| Number built | 5 |
| Formation | 5 cars per unit: DPTS-MS-MS-MS-DPTS |
| Fleet numbers | 803001–803005 |
| Capacity | 402 seats |
| Owner | Beacon Rail |
| Operator | Lumo |
| Depot | Craigentinny (Edinburgh) |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Doors |
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| Maximum speed | 125 mph (200 km/h) |
| Weight | 228.5 tonnes (224.9 long tons; 251.9 short tons) |
| Electric system | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Braking systems | Electro-pneumatic (disc) and regenerative |
| Safety systems | |
| Multiple working | Within class |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 803 AT300 is a type of electric multiple unit built by Japanese rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail for open-access operator Lumo. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, a total of five units, each comprising five cars, have been produced. The class is used to operate passenger services on the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley.