Date: 15/08/2023

The first of 29 refurbished high-speed trains on southeastern's flagship route between London St Pancras and Kent has re-entered service heralding a £27 million upgrade for Britain's fastest passenger trains as part of the train operator's commitment to deliver a better, more reliable, and more sustainable service.

Unit 395012, well-known to many as the 'Trainbow', entered the train operator's Ashford train maintenance depot on 12th June to have interior refresh work carried out, and emerged from the workshops today to be followed by another 28 trains over the coming months.

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First train in £27 million refurbishment project re-enters passenger service The Class 395 Highspeed fleet travels at 140mph and connects London...

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A Southeastern Class 395 six car Javelin set heads towards London on HS1 shortly after leaving Ashford International. The photo was taken from Westwell Lane road bridge in Tutt Hill on 28 October 2010. The Ashford to Maidstone East line can be seen in the bottom left of the photo.
Location: Ashford International
Company: Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
28/10/2010 John McIntyre

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