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Southeastern News |
| The Javelin Starts |
29th June 2009 saw Southeastern's high speed service known as 'the Javelin' begin a limited service. A full service will begin from 13 December 2009. There is an extra price to pay for the service. From Ashford to London return is £48.70, whereas a standard ticket is £40.60 but with that extra cost comes a dramatic drop in travelling time. Live Rail Editor, Simon Jeffs, would love to hear your impressions of the World's fastest commuter EMUs! Further information about the service can be found on Southeastern's website |
| Testing and Training ramping up |
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With Southeastern's high speed service due to commence with the December 2009 timetable, testing and training is ramping up with an increase of activity during the daytime. This has included test runs between Kent and St Pancras with volunteer passengers. Production Class 395 units are due to be delivered from Japan soon. |
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(above and left) 395002 arriving at Ashford on 21st January 2009 working the 14+41 St Pancras to Ramsgate. In the left hand shot note the units' base in the background. photographs by Colin Price |
| Hitachi units now out on driver training | |
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Testing of class 395 units in multiple commenced in July. Extensive testing over South Eastern DC routes, including into Victoria (East), also into St. Pancras International on HS1, began on 4th August. Driver training in daylight also commenced during August. (left) 395001 and 395002 are seen approaching Faversham on 31st August on the 5Z93 driver training run |
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