The British Rail Class 800, branded as the Intercity Express Train (IET) by Great Western Railway (GWR) and Azuma by London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a type of bi-mode multiple unit train built by Hitachi Rail for GWR and LNER.

May 4, 2022 · The 80x fleet was introduced from 2017 with GWR, and from 2019 with Hull Trains, LNER and TPE. The trains feature 26m-long vehicles rather than the 23m-long mark 3 coaches they replaced, increasing capacity, while the bi-mode capability enabled operators to take advantage of electrification.

The discovery of cracking in lifting points on class 80X trains and the subsequent withdrawal of the entire Hitachi-built fleet last month is continuing to cause problems for Britain’s Great Western Railway (GWR), one of four operators impacted. Kevin Smith reveals what went wrong.

Apr 7, 2022 · MORE than 1200 class 800 series vehicles built by Hitachi for various British operators require modifications to rectify issues with cracks found on the bodyshell and anti-roll bar fixing points, according to a report published by British regulator the Office of Rail and Road on April 7. The repair programme will last for six years.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Class 80x Fitment team brings together three operators: LNER, First Rail (Lumo & Hull Trains), and TransPennine Express (TPE). The team’s core purpose is to fit ETCS to Hitachi’s 80x...

Apr 7, 2022 · On 8 May 2021, Hitachi Rail’s Class 800, 801 and 802 trains (referred to collectively as Class 80X) operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Great Western Railway (GWR), TransPennine...

Jun 28, 2022 · The Class 80X fleet currently numbers over 1200 vehicles, operated by First Group (GWR, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains & Lumo) and government owned London North-Eastern Railway (LNER). The trains were manufactured by Hitachi and are owned by Agility Trains, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail and Eversholt Rail.

Apr 18, 2022 · On 8 May, 2021, Hitachi Class 80X trains run by London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Great Western Railway (GWR), TransPennine Express (TPE) and Hull Trains were promptly withdrawn from service. The reason was concern regarding cracks …

All Class 80x operators were forced to suspend services using the trains, with very few long-distance services running for GWR and LNER over the weekend of 8-9 May, while TPE forced to amend its timetable.

May 11, 2021 · Hitachi withdrew the entire Class 800, 801 and 802 fleets operated by Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER and TransPennine Express overnight on 7/8 May after severe cracks were discovered in jacking points.