I know!There weren’t any seats in the previous photo either
The train is literally just starting static testing. Will complete all that before they do any fitting out.
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Class 810 for East Midlands Railway Construction/Introduction Updates
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The train is literally just starting static testing. Will complete all that before they do any fitting out.
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Only eight doors can be opened , so nine or ten is irrelevant. Ten car 222 units stop there now.
WizCastro197
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It looks good though. I have noticed on other Class 80x that a few of the front windows are blocked out. Why? Can't seem to find an answer on the internet...
hexagon789
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Kitchen
QSK19
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Finally, we get a view of a pantograph on EMR IC traction - a small step closer to minimising diesel under the wires as much as possible.
It is the kitchen area at the first-class end. GWR and LNER will have 3 window spaces while the TPE and HT ones have a smaller one so only use 2 windows. The EMR one in the picture on the previous page looks even smaller at only 1 and a half windows.
Probably to take into account the shorter length of the units vice the standard 80X design.
Interesting that, towards the end of the coach, they have chosen to insert a small window between the Door Pocket and the Vehicle end.
MCR247
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The new nose looks good
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Yes this sort of reminds me of the 395s
Pete_uk
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Interesting window setup.
Can't see much difference in the nose
Can't see much difference in the nose
Nose is redesigned, not as curved, digital display above cab window, nose is shorter and steeper by the look of it.
Trainbike46
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Aren't they being used on the pullman dining services now that those are back?
Martin222002
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It's worth noting that with the various 5 car 80Xs that only half of the blanked window at the passenger end is the kitchen, with the other having seats with no view. So it looks like the change to the window layout on the driving cars is a set in the right direction to not having any seats where their are blanked out windows, and as mentioned from the previous photo where the door pockets are. Given this its likely the 810s will have a kitchen a similar size to the TPE and Hull Trains 802s.
I wasn't aware that EMR were planning this but possibly.
Trainbike46
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I was talking about on GWR! I have not heard of any such plans on EMR, sorry for causing confusion
Techniquest
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I'm a bit late to the party with this thread, but I must say that photo of that 810 driving vehicle looks good in purple. The finished article should look pretty smart, judging by that 
Bletchleyite
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I'm a bit late to the party with this thread, but I must say that photo of that 810 driving vehicle looks good in purple. The finished article should look pretty smart, judging by that
i think as a whole it looks slightly better proportioned than the 25.5m (as it really is) variant.
Techniquest
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Possibly so, although I will confess I am very biased as I like the GWR IETs. EMR's lot have the potential, it appears, to look nicely smart and modern too, much more so than their 222s at least. I might actually have an interest in travelling by train in the East Midlands again when these launch!
Bletchleyite
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I like all 80x, though I wish they'd chosen a better seat as EMR have. I look forward to the Avanti ones now I know I really like the seat. Good job, as two of the three MKC Avanti services will (eventually) use them!
Techniquest
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I like all 80x, though I wish they'd chosen a better seat as EMR have. I look forward to the Avanti ones now I know I really like the seat. Good job, as two of the three MKC Avanti services will (eventually) use them!
I'm not going to get involved in seat discussion, except to say I find GWR's choice just fine. If EMR have gone for something potentially better, then I will look forward to trying them out in due course. The Avanti 805s/807s (I'm out of touch with what they've got coming) promise to be good too, and definitely worth a good trial journey when they launch.
Anyway, EMR 810s and that kitchen space. I'm completely out of touch with what's happening here (last I checked in with the updates was when they were to be 804s!) but is there potential for EMR to use the kitchens, even if just for First Class use?
EMR have gone for a completely new type of seat.
Techniquest
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Interesting. Well whatever they're like, I'll give them a go when the trains have entered service
Other than that, no 'seat wibble' from me!Are we still looking at 2024 for the 810s?
I would say 2024 is probably the earliest.Interesting. Well whatever they're like, I'll give them a go when the trains have entered service
Are we still looking at 2024 for the 810s?
Jozhua
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Long Eaton and Beeston platforms should be extended. Preferably bypassing tracks could be added to the south side to allow for more local frequency between Notts/Derby, which is a bit pitiful at present.
Chesterfield station has lots of room to expand if needed, so that is definitely possible.
Obvious that the clear barrier is St Pancras platforms really! The MML platforms left there are a bit pitiful to be honest - ticket barriers have way too little capacity too.
10-15 minute stops are pretty common on IC services, especially when they hit the northern ends of their routes.
Defo very much like that on the MML and not too far off on parts of West/East Coast too. Funnily, lots of my longest journeys often involve some regional/local trains with some changes mixed in. Lots of the IC stuff seems short in comparison!
Wyrleybart
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Apologies if it has already been asked but have Hitachi gone for "high floors" in all cars of the 810s ?
On the GWR and LNER units to driving end cars are low floor as they dont have engines underneath, whereas I believe four of the five 810 cars have engines.
On the GWR and LNER units to driving end cars are low floor as they dont have engines underneath, whereas I believe four of the five 810 cars have engines.
Prestige15
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For Info, as not credited by the poster, videos above are from my friend Waverley John on Youtube
QSK19
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It’s been mentioned in the Avanti rolling stock thread that the first 805 is going to be moving to Old Dalby next week for testing. Does anybody know whether the first 810 is closing in on that milestone too? And in any case, does anybody have any general 810 updates since the previous post in mid-September?