Specifications - High Speed 1, United Kingdom

Key Data
Ownership	London & Continental Stations and Property
Management, operation and maintenance	Network Rail
Rail Operator	Eurostar
Opening date	14th November 2007
Route length	68 miles (109km)
Line speed	186mph (300km/h)
Extensions planned	Possible High Speed 2 line between London, the West Midlands, North West England and Scotland
Stations	3 (+ Stratford International to open)
Gauge	1,435mm
Rolling stock	GEC-Alsthom Class 373 units (18 carriages); 20 vehicle trainsets 2 x half-sets of 1x power car + 9 intermediate trailers, 29 x Hitachi Class 395 'Javelin' (6-carriages) from 2009
Power supply	25kV ac overhead supply
Special Characteristics
	Cuts journey times to European destinations.
	Increases reliability and punctuality of Eurostar services.
	Multiple voltage/power feed and signalling arrangements.
	Improves UK-wide access to high-speed Eurostar services
	Has prompted high-level planning for more UK high-speed lines