Javelin on Target for CTRL

The article discusses a fleet of 225 km/h multi-system emus being built by Hitachi for operation on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL), which serves London and southern Britain. Full fleet service for the "A-trains" known as "Javelins" is scheduled for 2009, although the first emus should arrive in 2007. In addition to significantly reducing journey time into London, the Javelin service on the CTRL will be integral to spectator transportation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Configuration of the Javelins will be 361 seats in six-car units, with one standard and one disabled toilet and space for two wheelchairs. Design and maintenance are both discussed.

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• Publication Date: 2006-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 26-27
• Serial:
  • International Railway Journal
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0744-5326

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Maintenance; Olympic games; Passenger transportation; Railroads; Toilet facilities; Wheelchairs
• Identifier Terms: Channel Tunnel Rail Link; Hitachi
• Uncontrolled Terms: Emus; Fleets; Javelin; Trip time
• Geographic Terms: London (England); United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Design; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01056019
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 29 2007 3:44PM