Railway Operations during the Olympics: 12 Car Javelin Workings
Most St. Pancras International - Ebbsfleet International shuttles were formed of 12 cars.
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395003 and 395001 arrive at Ebbsfleet International high level running down into platform 5 with the 11:11 St Pancras - Ebbsfleet on 31st July. Photograph by Colin Price |
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395017 and 395025 arrive down the up line into platform 2 at Ebbsfleet low level with 11:18 St Pancras International - Ebbsfleet International on 31st July. Photograph by Colin Price |
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395021 and 395026 pull up out of London Tunnel 2 into platform 1 at Stratford International with 13:11 Ebbsfleet International - St. Pancras International on September 4th Photograph by Colin Price |
There have been some 12 car workings through to Dover, which although not unique (they happened during the preview service, and also last summer's Open Golf workings) are still unusual. They may not be in future, now the ban opertaing them through Shakespeare Cliff Tunnel has been rescinded.
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On 3rd September (above left) 395028 and 395024 approach Westenhanger working the 09:44 Dover - St. Pancras International Photograph by Colin Price |
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395024 and 395028 pass Sevington (east of Ashford) with the 11:11 St Pancras International - Dover. Photograph by Colin Price |