Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Avanti West Coast's NEW Class 805 'Evero' is another iteration of the common Hitachi AT300 family of trains that has been causing quite a lot of controversy in the UK, with older models being known for uncomfortable seats, a rough ride, and very bright lights.
But this is the new generation, which promises some new features and upgrades to finally make the experience better. Join me as I travel from Birmingham New Street to London Euston on Avanti West Coast, to see what the experience is like.
Thumbnail based on an image by @Simon-Andersen
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Journey Details:
Origin: Birmingham New Street
Destination: London Euston
Company: Avanti West Coast (AWC)
Train: UK Class 805 'Evero'
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 1 hour 33 minutes, arrived 5 minutes late
Distance: 113 miles / 182 kilometres
Price: £50.50
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Avanti West Coast's NEW Class 805 'Evero' is another iteration of the common Hitachi AT300 family of trains that has been causing quite a lot of controversy in the UK, with older models being known for uncomfortable seats, a rough ride, and very bright lights.
But this is the new generation, which promises some new features and upgrades to finally make the experience better. Join me as I travel from Birmingham New Street to London Euston on Avanti West Coast, to see what the experience is like.
Thumbnail based on an image by @Simon-Andersen
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Journey Details:
Origin: Birmingham New Street
Destination: London Euston
Company: Avanti West Coast (AWC)
Train: UK Class 805 'Evero'
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 1 hour 33 minutes, arrived 5 minutes late
Distance: 113 miles / 182 kilometres
Price: £50.50
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Find me elsewhere:
instagram.com/superalbstravels
twitter.com/superalbs
https://bsky.app/profile/superalbs.bsky.social
