BRAND NEW! LNER class 800 'Azuma' - Hitachi | First Day of Passenger Service! 15/05/2019

[@fozzybear93]

Thanks for the video. The train looks like the Japanese express Flesh Hitachi train on the Joban line on the north east of Tokyo. It the inside is more classic British layout of the seating arrangements. Looking forward to riding on it soon.

[@hachikuhenonis9333]

鉄道の祖国、イギリスで日本の列車が走るのは大変名誉な事です。

[@nhr3107]

Beautiful Azuma! I wish my country will import this amazing beautiful Hitachi train from Japan! Love Japan!

[@tig3662]

It was built in the UK and Japan.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

in first great western they named them Hitachi trains compared to this one for LNER they called them Azuma trains

[@Ta-ue4my]

@@tig3662 HITACHI is Japanese company

[@flalingbashers2957]

@@allgoo1990 No one cares

[@WesternSpot23]

This was a great video. The LNER Azumas are one of the best trains on the route.

[@owenchuarbx]

LNER Finally has Japanese Trains. Nice catch

[@russouk]

made in uk though

[@trainspottersouth]

russell morgan parts were made in Japan, put together in the uk

[@at-pk1vc]

Wow! AZUMA! Please keep safty and maintenance.

[@新快速-p2u]

当時、鉄道技術も、自動車の交通ルール（左側走行）もこの国から習って取り入れた技術今度はukさんに最新の技術で恩返し。ありがとう１００年以上前の技術。

[@benw.6194]

Glad to know UK bought trains from Japan!

[@hunterowen1957]

Built in the UK with both Japanese and British tech.

[@piz2010]

海のものとも山のものともつかない極東の小国に 親切に鉄道技術を教えてくれた英国への恩返しが できて泣けるわ

[@3色おだんご]

立派になって戻ってきた息子みたい。

[@umshoki]

日本は世界的に見たら小国ではありません、人口と経済、国土を比較すれば大国に分類される。

[@とくさん-g1z]

@@root5014 激しく同意

[@yonaoimete]

@@root5014 たしかイギリスが標準軌を勧めたら日本が強硬に狭軌を主張したんだよね。 まぁ各国の事情が有るわな。例えばウクライナは標準軌が多いけど、 70センチぐらいの超狭軌のところも有るよ。

[@Neilinsurbiton]

Did they import Japanese time-keeping and cleaning staff as well?

[@epscproductions1373]

Neil Charlton no! 😂

[@RS-gi9hu]

The train was built in the UK actually

[@dominicfindlay]

@@RS-gi9hu yeah, more assembled, as with everything thing today, bits and pieces made all over the world

[@mnmomen9618]

*SO CUTE, FULLY SMOOTH AS SILK AND SOUND, NO NOISE AT ALL, EVER WE WON'T HAVE SUCH TRAIN IN OUR BANGLADESH IN MY LIFETIME. HUUUH.*

[@dopiaza2006]

Went on one today. Seats a little firmer than the old style but legroom fantastic. As a 6ft person I no longer have to fear having someone sat next to me. Thumbs up from me. Shame the seat reservation indicators weren't working.

[@przychodzkipl]

Amazing video. Great train. Liked and subscribed.

[@roo16810]

Superb acceleration from 14:10. Simply mindblowing!

[@ikkyu-san3436]

roo16810 azuma🚄✨ the icon of friendship between UK and Japan😊🇬🇧🇯🇵 love from tokyo❤️

[@memekas.318]

Good evening from Ukraine! Thank you very much for your fantastic video! I like it! Great work! Best wishes from me!

[@marionwright9460]

I first saw The "Azuma" on 23/4/19 standing in Doncaster Station. I was travelling from Hull to Sheffield via Doncaster.

[@tabo3854]

beautiful daylight and green

[@Taka_6511]

AW-5の音色をを響かせながら遠い国の地を走るんですね。 地元の方々に末永く愛される存在になってほしいです。

[@The53BILL]

Really nice Train sets there! Wish we had something like theses here in the USA. The Acela’s can’t come close to these new units. Well done there 🌟🌟👍

[@dovstruzer3610]

MAY BE HITACHI IS GOING TO BIULD TRAINS IN THE U S A,TO MAKE JAPAN GREAT AGAIN ....IN THE U S A

[@主の僕]

Don't worry. Japan will export the Shinkansen for the USA.

[@joelightrailway2362]

I had my first time journey on the LNER Class 800 'Azuma' on Wednesday when I was going to Peterborough.

[@zenithslocos]

Cosmetically looks lovely! Those seats remind me of those hard Arriva/Stagecoach bus seats, though.

[@luckystrike2945]

Dear MT Productions Currently, in Japan, "AZUMA" generally is "east" or "eastern region", but, the original word "吾嬬(azuma)" means "My wife". Good-luck 👍 GOD bless everyone of UK. from Japan.

[@fozzybear93]

LuckyStrike I think it is 吾妻

[@yaranaikadegeso]

ＡＺＵＭＡ　東 東（ＡＺＵＭＡ）meana east Because this line runs Eastern United Kingdom

[@luckystrike2945]

Dear@@fozzybear93. Hi there! You are Great. Awesome. You've been deep studying Japanese, right? It is written in the 7th volume of 日本書紀(NIHON-SHOKI) as "吾嬬者耶(AZUMAHAYA)". Its meaning is "Alas.... my wife." (≒ I miss you) ※日本書紀(NIHON-SHOKI) is the Japan's oldest history book of the dynasty officially compiled by the nation. In add. Currently, both [the current kanji "妻"] and [the old-style kanji "嬬"] are read as "tsuma", and also both recognized as "wife". So, "吾嬬" and "吾妻" are considered the same thing, there is no problem. The meaning of "つま(tsuma)" itself originally meant the spouse and there was no gender distinction. After that, in order to distinguish men and women, "妻" or "嬬" was assigned to the female of the spouse. ※ The meaning of "吾" is "I" or "my" or "me". However, the original source of each word is different. "嬬" meant "weak". Therefore, "嬬" isn't only legal-wife but also means "mistress(lover) / concubine", in China. "妻" is "thing / person to snuggle". Do you know that one of the Japanese dishes, 刺身(sashimi) has many long and narrow / thin-cut radish? That cut radish is also called "tsuma". The kanji notation is also "妻". ※※Even the Japanese, there are hardly any J-people who understand the details deeply. Thanx for your complete reading! and I'm fuckin' tired too.....LOL

[@epscproductions1373]

Yes LNER runs mainly from Edinburgh, Newcastle, Durham, York, London Kings X. That’s the non Azuma service. The Azuma service goes by the name of the Flying Scotsman (after a steam loco ran that route) the Azuma stops at Edinburgh, Newcastle, Durham ( I believe) then missing out York onto London Kings X. Hope this helps

[@abyssspace]

塗装のデザインが面白いですね。 まるで歌舞伎の隈取りの様なデザインが、日本的ですね。

[@nlo114]

There was a pair of these sets ran through Reading West on the 8th of May. It is the first time I've ever seen an 18-coach train, but didn't get the camera out in time. (I call them 'Montezumas')

[@nobi666]

イギリスの皆さんの生活の足となり、活躍してくれることを祈ります。

[@tomi3606ts]

素晴らしい！！

[@niamh_20]

All very nice. We came down from Wakefield on one and I have to say that the seats are blooming uncomfortable. I was so pleased we went back on an HST.

[@ChangesOneTim]

That's what most people using the GWR sets think too. Seats are like ironing boards, including first class.

[@ikkyu-san3436]

azuma🚄❗️ happy congrats from tokyo😊❤️ friendship of between UK and Japan🇬🇧🇯🇵❤️❤️

[@anderskandersson4613]

ikkyu-san - Brits trains are pretty ugly 🤣😁😆 Brits didn’t know how beautiful a train is!!!! Teach them... よろしくお願いします。😁

[@hunterowen1957]

@@anderskandersson4613 Many are compared with Japan's trains all over the world.

[@coningeneral6328]

@@anderskandersson4613 No they aren't. Any train from any other country will be ugly compared with Japan.

[@tig3662]

@@anderskandersson4613 Brits still have beautiful old trains in their museums. They aren't the superpower today and don't need to be.

[@tsu8003]

@@tig3662 Nobody needs to be a superpower, not least a country that spends more on its military than its infrastructure!

[@sylviaelse5086]

Windows still sized to fit 1st class seating I see, so the pleb class gets windows in random positions relative to the seats.

[@audiostylex_com]

日立さん良い仕事してますね！

[@Thomas1980]

wow...beautiful Train!

[@jrdaddykins]

What an interesting video! I really appreciated your showing us all the little details, the things that together make a rail journey what it is.

[@00ta]

Great video! Thank you for posting.

[@charlotteconway1021]

OMG 😮 I can’t wait I’m so excited about trying this they look awesome 😎

[@schekomullage]

A beautiful train in a beautiful day. Wonderful🤗

[@Rudder9576]

The Azumas will improve journey times on the ECML and LNER with more streamlined fleet hopefully reliability will increase. Will miss the HSTs and Class 91s as they are nostalgic for me, back in the late 90s and early 2000s to watch trains speed by.

[@PharaohDeathMask]

Thank you for a great video of a really impressive train.

[@martinwhite7242]

I am a bit of a steam train enthusiast, however this looks a really good piece of kit.........Japanese build quality and reliability.

[@always33333]

I want you to pay attention to the internal structure． On December 18, 2009, the Model 395 rescued passengers and passengers to rescue a damaged vehicle in the English Channel tunnel. It was an accident trapped for 16 hours．and In 2010, the 395 type received the prestigious Japanese Prime Minister's Award in the technical category. The 800 type (Azuma) is the safest and toughest in the EU, taking advantage of the excellent technology of the 395 type.

[@yonaoimete]

AzumaとAmazingって何となく似てるよね。Azuma is Amazing!!!.

[@zaku3939zaku]

TGVが冬のユーロトンネル内で止まったら 今度は800系で引っ張り出すんだね

[@Teddystream.]

This new train looks looks nice and modern my only gripe is the back ground noises echoes whining ect it seemed to have the effect of being on an upgraded suburban commuter type train than a long distance intercity express.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Looks very impressive 😊🔝👍🚄

[@tomoduca]

ハード(車両)はできた。あとはソフト(運営)がいかに頑張るかだね。

[@miklosszinyicska8499]

Beautiful video! 👍

[@dragon77411]

日本が初めて蒸気機関車を見たのはロシアの戦艦内で模型を見せてもらった田中久重がそっくり蒸気機関車の模型を作ってきたので外国人は非常に驚いたそうだ。彼はからくり久重と呼ばれて後に東芝を設立することになる。日本人の手先の器用さと江戸時代から子供の教育に各藩が熱心だった賜物だろうか。種子島火縄銃も漂流した外国人を助けて彼らが持っていた鉄砲を見て刀鍛冶が真似て作ったことから始まり短い期間に自前のねじを作ることができたそうでそのお陰で急速に鉄砲が日本全土に普及することになる。

[@breeze1472]

I love the LNER livery

[@SUSIEPIP]

First Class seats look tiny compared to the big black leather ones. putting the plugs between the seats looks like it has taken a few inches of seat space away. How were they for comfort. My trips to London can take 4 hours and i need a nice seat!

[@pissandcreet1554]

SUSIEPIP presume you live in Edinburgh nice city

[@SUSIEPIP]

@@pissandcreet1554 no Newcastle, but some of the later trains on a night can take up to 4 hours to get home!. but i agree, Edinburgh is gorgeous

[@NaYawkr]

WOW ! Look at The GAP and not a single sign warning the passengers not to step into the Gap. How do they avoid all the Lawsuits ? ?

[@Hallands.]

NaYawkr You just gotta be American, right?

[@osakasenri7352]

I would like to see not only high-speed trains but also commuter train cars exported. Personally, I would like to run maroon Hankyu express trains of the 1000 or 8000 series in British cities. Hankyu trains have a luxurious feel and would fit in well in the UK.

[@manusmacgearailt667]

It's nice that the standard class seats are red to keep with the LNER colour scheme, not the horrible grey used on the GWR units. The seats also look alot softer than than the ones passengers complained about on Great Western Railway.

[@jackmorrison7379]

The "facilities" (toilets) look very nice and fit for purpose. The window shade is a nice touch and a throwback to trains of old (at least on my side of the pond). All the now required "techie" stuff with outlets. But once again those seats in your new rolling stock look thin and a bit fragile. I know not everyone over in the UK is a svelte model. This is an intercity train not a commuter run. Our trains here are clunky, old, slow as molasses, but do have well padded and reasonably comfortable seats. No jokes please about the need for a comfortable seat on a ride that takes forever. Ironing boards are for shirts not passengers.

[@tarou1172000]

We were able to give back to Britain who kindly taught us railway technology

[@richardallsop7282]

Just goes to show how good the Metro Cammell design was back in the 90's, Hitachi have only had to followed !

[@Robutube1]

Great video showing the actuality of the much heralded Azuma trains on LNER. There's much to praise (leg room, power and USB sockets) but I have concerns also. The digital signage is opaque at best: What does the large "L" at 1:56 mean? (carriage number? If yes, why not say so?). What does the "13:45 Wakefield Westgate" mean? Next station? Current time? Arrival time? If yes, just say so. What do the seat signs mean? At 5:13 what do "current" and "next" mean - reserved or free? If I'm correct, why not say so; it would be easier to understand for punters like me and foreign visitors too. Finally, the dreadful electronic loos. When will railway companies learn that passengers HATE these? In summary, the technical innovations are to be applauded but LNER has lost sight of keeping the customer clearly informed and that's a pity; it wasn't that hard to get right.

[@hageyama_pikari]

Congratulations from Japan!

[@BigSleepyOx]

Very nice looking train. Sleek shape and sleek paint job. :)

[@TrainFan_95]

Agreed.

[@soundseeker63]

So how does the passenger experience rate for comfort compared to a Mk4 set? I expect they are quick from experience with the Javelins but I must say I was quite shocked when I saw how paper-thin and upright the seats looked! One hopes they are not as uncomfortable over long distances as they look? Admittedly the interiors look a little better now than as delivered but its a shame LNER hasn't bothered to come up with a more flattering and individual look than the rather garish VTEC red. Hopefully a more tasteful look might be applied in the not too distant future.

[@dopiaza2006]

2.5 hrs on one today KGX-LDS and I appreciated the legroom, but not the numb arse.

[@sajisadasivan2213]

Finally! These train are amazing. But I prefer the class 801s. 4:22 announcements! 0:40 what with the flashing headlights of the azuma

[@AndreiTupolev]

Is the second class seating as hard and upright and cheap and flimsy as it looks?

[@darrenarnold8846]

Yes and so is First class, hard and uncomfortable. Compared to other old trains anyway

[@robdlaidler]

I’m sure they will become softer, the more fat arses sit on them

[@soundseeker63]

@@robdlaidler Won't do much for the bolt-upright position and paper-thin amount of padding though.

[@caseyjones4849]

AndreiTupolev shut up u mug like u can do any better u sad lonely ☹️ man get a life

[@AndreiTupolev]

@@caseyjones4849 crikey get a grip on yourself.

[@HTAaB2024]

We were at other end of platform at Doncaster

[@RailwayZone]

Super Azuma.. Looking like Train 18 in India.. !!

[@believereality7968]

Finally a real azuma enters service video.

[@Zuuu40]

Why was the hazard warning lights on?

[@manusmacgearailt667]

I wonder with the much improved acceleration available with these units, could they add a stop at Finsbury Park on some services, to enable quicker connections from areas such as Canonbury, Moorgate, Bank and The City/Financial district, and neighbourghoods like Seven Sisters and Tottenham?

[@Ed_Gilbert]

Great video!

[@williamwoolhouse3702]

I travelled up to Leeds yesterday in standard class.I found the seats far too narrow and I am not a big chap.Why is room always at such a premium ?

[@anderskandersson4613]

バンザイ🙌バンザイ🙌バンザイ🙌 😁

[@tomo_mix]

あずまちゃん頑張って👊🤗👩

[@charishraju]

In the 19 th century the British helped the Japanese set up a railroad network in Japan and today the British are importing Japanese trains.

[@josephalphonse9494]

UK economy is dominated by services. They don't care about manufacturing industries.

[@hunterowen1957]

Just the way it goes. There is nothing wrong with working together with different nations. It's normal.

[@tig3662]

This was BUILT IN THE UK by BRITISH AND JAPANESE tech. Do your research!

[@tsu8003]

@Hey Man Read this thread again! Britain helped build Japan's original rail network in the 19th century and now Japan is repaying the favour with these trains!

[@gearzone2611]

Tsu 800 repaying? Now that's funny.

[@DanielsUKT]

Awesome new trains can't wait to ride them on LNER so I can do a comparison video between these and the GWR ones

[@nataliekimvranjes3503]

They are the same train the GWR 800 as the Azuma LNEW 800 trains but different colour on GWR

[@DanielsUKT]

@@nataliekimvranjes3503 I'm fully aware of that but I was saying about doing a comparisons between GWR and LNER ones

[@Johngengelbach2]

I wonder if this will be the one they'll choose for the Houston to Dallas bullet train.

[@erictalbot4584]

IF - and I mean "IF" - The Houston-Dallas train ever gets built - it's a long-shot at best. You have to keep in mind that the people wanting to build it are facing the fiercest of opposition from people in Texas who are fighting it tooth and nail. It is anybody's guess when and/or if the would-be builders of this line get the final permission and funding necessary to construct it. Those opposed to it are hoping they can "run out the clock" to the point where the Bullet Train Consortium finally lose their patience and throw in the towel, pack their bags and head back to Japan. The United States of America may be the LAST place on Earth to get true high speed trains, if it ever gets any at all. I've never seen a country more downright hostile to trains of any kind than the U.S. Our President, Donald Trump, wants the few transcontinental and regional trains operated by Amtrak shut down. The United States is, to say the least, NOT a good environment in which to propose building a bullet train.

[@Johngengelbach2]

@@erictalbot4584 That's right It will take for ever I saw all on the news here in Houston.

[@Thiermo]

The class 800 is my favourite train

[@vorn29]

At least the colour reservation lights are working. Are you watching GWR?

[@Random_person811]

I still think 43 is better

[@thomaswilliams4543]

Mine were working this morning. Have had way more journeys where they're not working though but getting better

[@abby9434]

良いな、乗ってみたいね　　AZUMA

[@scrapsurvivors6671]

Just to let people know the seats will become more comfortable as the get sat on more you must remember the age of the other rolling stock

[@scrapsurvivors6671]

@@timwattison4419 I do agree that these aren't as good as the class 43s but they will have to ware in.

[@timwattison4419]

, I also meant the Class 91 and Mk4's. Nothing wrong with those in any shape of form to be honest.

[@scrapsurvivors6671]

@@timwattison4419 shame those are being withdrawn in 2022

[@macstar2010]

what has happened to springs in seat bases? The idea that seats will get more comfortble the more they are sat on is not really good enough. They need to be comfortable from the word go.

[@scrapsurvivors6671]

@@macstar2010 I agree the last time I went on a br mk1 coach I realised how bad modern seats are

[@1812MK]

very good detailed video.

[@colliecandle]

The whole network needs to be 'Japanised' - from infrastructure to management and train staff - in fact, i'd be happy for Japan to run this country - entirely !

[@fab3226]

have to agree just got back from japan used the shinkansen and tube lines no problems very very good .

[@ikkyu-san3436]

azuma!🚄✨ the icon of friendship between UK and Japan😊🇬🇧🇯🇵 love from tokyo❤️

[@dapto234]

If You mean just the railway service maybe but not the country itself obviously.

[@ThatGaijinFella]

This train was designed and built in my town here in Japan!

[@tig3662]

No, they were built in the UK... with both Japanese and UK tech.

[@davidallinson7810]

hi lovely video

[@neoneo15556]

個人的にはGWRの方がいいかな。 でもAZUMAの名で走ってくれるのが嬉しい。

[@jackhannah43]

What did you use to film this

[@SimonLiddo]

Seats are unbelievably uncomfortable especially fora longer journey. Progress? I don’t think so!

[@Chrish23]

The lack of cushioning is due to the Dept of Transport regs on fire retardance in seating. So bring a cushion.

[@CarlSmith-bs4qx]

@@Chrish23 Would rather use the car, at least the DfT do not currently in have a say in how uncomfortable a seat must be in a private motor vehicle. The seats are a disgrace in these trains for anything more than 1 hour.

[@joaogoncalves1097]

It was specially made for that people that don't respect anything. Better you bring your own cushion anyway.

[@benjibatch]

didn't show us the onboard shop, which is something LNER have over GWR

[@bigdmac33]

I'd be interested to know what provision is made for disabled people. For instance, if someone has a powered wheelchair, how do they get on? Where does the PW go once aboard?

[@terencewarner4692]

Also Italy or France too. were'er way behind these countries.

[@tig3662]

Because we invented railways and still run on old tracks. Private companies also.

[@tigerbw3361]

Wow, great to see the Uk improving!

[@astrabelmont]

Funny?

[@stnicholas54]

Well, it looks fine from the outside. As to the interior may I refer you to Mr James Hennighan and his previous comment?

[@atushiq8669]

I live in Japan. In this video, I was glad to see a wonderful view of the suburbs of England. I am grateful to Britain for adopting the product made in Japan in the birthplace of the railway. But there is one thing I'm curious about. Do people line up at home? Is it happening? In Japan, wherever you go, it is natural to line up, and I think it is the best way to get on and off efficiently.

[@CaptainTransit]

What’s up with the flashing headlights at the beginning?

[@nathantzhang]

did the driver flash the lights to say hello or do these trains have ditchlight flashes like the American ones?

[@joshs5052]

Was nice to see interior wasn’t as boring as gwr but glad I only did Leeds to Wakefield on those seats

[@antonykubota9]

日本製は高品質で良いですか？

[@stevebennett8599]

Wow stunning 😍🤩

[@ウエムラユーセン]

かもめ号の兄弟✨😮みたいな感じ🤗

[@georgenish]

Looking forward to riding this locomotive. The frontend painting needs to be streamline. 頭でっかちに見える。

[@Denbig.]

Well the dunnie looked good nuff said.

[@stekhouse]

that looks so cool

[@ネガディブ]

nice video

[@alexstrains903]

Been waiting for this video! Be riding on an 800 in April 2020 as I am going up to Scotland!