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395 Testing and Training ramping up

With 's high speed service due to commence with the December 2009 timetable, testing and training is ramping up with an increase of activity during the daytime. This has included test runs between Kent and St Pancras with volunteer passengers. Production Class 395 units are due to be delivered from Japan soon.

Dramatic shot of 395002 approaching the camera at Ashford on 21st January 2009 Dramatic shot of 395002 approaching the camera at Ashford on 21st January 2009
395002 at Ashford on 21st January 2009 (above and left) 395002 arriving at Ashford on 21st January 2009 working the 14+41 St Pancras to Ramsgate. In the left hand shot note the units' base in the background.

photographs by Colin Price