British Rail Class 805
| British Rail Class 805 Evero | |
|---|---|
Avanti West Coast Class 805 at Crewe | |
Standard class interior of a Class 805 unit | |
| In service | 2 June 2024 – present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
| Built at |
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| Family name | A-train |
| Replaced | Class 221 (Avanti West Coast) |
| Constructed | 2021–2024 |
| Number built | 13 |
| Number in service | 6 |
| Formation | 5 cars per unit |
| Fleet numbers | 805001–805013 |
| Capacity | 299 seats (25 first-class, 274 standard), and 2 wheelchair spaces |
| Owners | Rock Rail |
| Operators | Avanti West Coast |
| Depots | Oxley (Wolverhampton) |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 26 m (85 ft 4 in) |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (200 km/h) |
| Engine type | 4-stroke V12 turbo-diesel |
| Electric system(s) | Overhead line, 25 kV 50 Hz AC |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 805 Evero is a type of bi-mode multiple unit built by Hitachi Rail for Avanti West Coast. Based on the Hitachi A-train design, 13 five-car units were built to replace Class 221s on services between London Euston, Birmingham New Street and stations on the North Wales Coast lines. Their introduction allowed the elimination of long-distance diesel working on electrified routes.