How fast do Southeastern trains go?

140mph
Our Javelin trains travel at high speeds up to 140mph from London St Pancras International or Stratford International to Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, that go on to call at many stations across Kent – including Canterbury, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, Whitstable and Folkestone.

What time do the first trains start?

around 5am
London Underground opening times vary slightly from line to line, but the first London subway trains normally start running around 5am, from Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday. London metro trains normally run until around midnight.

Where does the Javelin train from London go?

Our Javelin trains travel at high speeds up to 140mph from London St Pancras International or Stratford International to Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International, that go on to call at many stations across Kent – including Canterbury, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover, Whitstable and Folkestone.

Are there any delays on the Javelin train?

Delays due to inclement weather are not seen so often on the high speed services as they can be on other UK rail tracks, but delays can still occur of course. Visit the dedicated page if you need a Javelin route map. Southeastern operate around 170 high-speed services each day in a mixture of off-peak and peak time services.

Do you have to have a javelin ticket to use javelin?

You’re able to travel on Javelin trains if your ticket includes the following routes. Any Permitted – for train travel beyond Southeastern routes with other UK train companies. Update + High Speed – an upgrade of an existing valid ticket, like season tickets, for Southeastern routes to and from London. Plus High Speed – for regular tickets.

Where was the first javelin bullet train built?

Built by Hitachi, the 140mph maximum speed Class 395 6-car Javelin train completed the first rail journey from Ashford in Kent to London St Pancras in 37 minutes.