British Rail Class 895
| British Rail Class 895 | |
|---|---|
Proposed design of rolling stock as of 2021 | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi–Alstom High Speed (HAH-S) joint venture |
| Built at | Hitachi Newton Aycliffe and Alstom Derby and Crewe |
| Family name | Zefiro |
| Constructed | Planned from 2027 |
| Number under construction | 54 |
| Formation | 7 cars |
| Fleet numbers | 895 001–895 054 |
| Capacity | 504 seats |
| Depot | Washwood Heath |
| Lines served | High Speed 2, West Coast Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Train length | 200 m (656 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h (225 mph) |
| Electric system | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Safety systems | ETCS, AWS, TPWS |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 895 is a type of electric multiple unit train on order for the under-construction High Speed 2 (HS2) high-speed rail line in the United Kingdom.
The contract was awarded to Hitachi–Alstom High-Speed (HAH-S), a 50/50 joint venture between Hitachi Rail and Alstom, for 54 trains, which will be constructed in the United Kingdom. The trains will be based on an evolution of the Zefiro V300 platform and able to run at the top operational speed of 360 km/h (225 mph) on the HS2 line. The 200 m-long (656 ft) electric multiple units (EMUs) will have the option to couple two units together to create a 400 m (1,312 ft) train.
The trains are designed to be 'conventional compatible', capable of leaving the dedicated high-speed sections to continue onto existing lines, and will be gauge-compatible with its planned operational routes where the loading gauge would be more restricted.
In March 2026, the UK government opened discussions with the joint venture to revise the contract after the cancellation of HS2 beyond Birmingham raised questions about the number and length of trains required for the network.