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

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Hello everyone, MT here with the usual trainspotting action. At last and after years in making and testing, the Hitachi class 800 under the name ‘Azuma’ (Japanese for ‘East’) finally enters passenger service on the East Coast Mainline. I finally got the opportunity to have my first experience at being on one of these units. This was filmed on Wednesday 15th May 2019, the first official passenger service day for the future of East Coast travel. The unit began with the 11:03am departure from London King’s Cross before arriving into Leeds at around quarter past one in the afternoon. The first service from Leeds (the one I boarded on) was the 1:45pm departure back to King’s Cross, I went as far as Doncaster for simply having a cheap day return ticket. The unit used for this day was 800-113.
My personal impressions were great! Very stylish seating especially for them being eco-friendly, nice lighting, folding tables big enough to place your laptop on and power supply at every seat. The surround sound when going at speed was much quieter compare to the HST’s and Mark 4 sets, the only background sounds I only got to the hear much were the chatter from the other passengers on-board. The seat reservations were more clearly displayed with colour lighting to show the availability of any seat. They maintained the buffet car compared to what Hitachi did with the GWR 800’s. There is a lot more leg room meaning people like me can stretch their legs out more when needed to.
Everything that was filmed was from outside of the unit to a walkthrough from First class to standard class and ending up in my seating area. All areas in shot including the power sockets, toilets and bagging racks will give travellers a first look of what these units looks like in the inside. What I didn’t get a shot of was the buffet because it was a little crowded with members of staff standing around and not all of them would have wanted to be filmed.
The ‘Azuma’ units were originally meant to enter service at the end of last year. However, they introduction was pushed back due to them causing problems to the trackside signal equipment north of York. Hopefully, by the end of this year, they will begin passenger services to Edinburgh and beyond.
In conclusion, I’m impressed indeed with the new units. Spacious, colourful interior, quick acceleration and quiet surround sounds. I will truly be looking forward to riding these units more often. The one thing I will say as an improvement they should have done to make this almost the perfect train was having the first-class seats in leather rather than the same used in standard class then the journey would have been fruitless. But, nothing can be done now so we will have to deal with it. It will be sad to see the HST’s slowly fade out. So, it will be best for you all to have your last ride on them before they go. Feel free to comment below what your experience with the Azuma was but please keep them positive.
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[@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。

[@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

[@user-kt8bo1wp4i]

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。

[@user-qu2dy2vr3i]

@@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。

[@user-bg8qb8mt8w]

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。

[@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.

[@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。

[@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

[@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.*

[@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。

[@at-pk1vc]

Wow! AZUMA! Please keep safty and maintenance.

[@GWRSpotter23]

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

[@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。

[@benw.6194]

Glad to know UK bought trains from Japan!

[@hunterowen1957]

Built in the UK with both Japanese and British tech.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@memekas.318]

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

[@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。

[@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

[@user-yg1vl2em4q]

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

[@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!

[@tarou1172000]

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

[@SamJones-x7q]

I adore the poor people who cry in the comments about their beloved trains gone by, and how the railways have gone downhill since Brunel's Broad Gauge was abandoned. If they prefer x old and outdated stock, then they are more than welcome to have it. More seats for the rest of us. The biggest problem with railway enthusiasts is that so much of them are stuck in the past and refuse to move on. That stock has had it's day. As revolutionary as the HST and the Intercity 225 were revolutionary in their day, the railways have changed a lot since then. It's time for something else to be revolutionary, like these amazing-looking Azumas. The best way, in my opinion, is to appreciate and respect the past, but look forward to the future. As for the leather seat issue in First Class, I'm pretty sure there's a safety blanket ban of some kind on full leather seats being on new trains. I could be wrong, but I can imagine that this is the case. I am looking forward to giving these a try out on Sunday. Thank you for a very good and informative video.

[@astrabelmont]

Crying about old stock that has been replaced by something better is indeed not worthy, but crying about old stock that has been replaced by something worse than its predecessor is actually a just cause!

[@althafrafianto]

Sam Jones agreed. And these so called train enthusiasts/anoraks are mostly armchairs warriors. All they do is moan and stuck in the past, yet they never really seemed to be the one using the trains.

[@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')

[@joelightrailway2362]

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

[@yonaoimete]

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

[@NeilCharltonwebdesignlondon]

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

[@ChinesemomlovemassagingJapan]

こんなに日本ということを強調してくれてて嬉しい

[@audiostylex_com]

日立さん良い仕事してますね！

[@roo16810]

Superb acceleration from 14:10. Simply mindblowing!

[@ikkyu-san3436]

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

[@00ta]

Great video! Thank you for posting.

[@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。

[@charlotteconway1021]

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

[@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.

[@zenithslocos]

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

[@tomi3606ts]

素晴らしい！！

[@RailwayZone]

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

[@user-in8yr8li1p]

イギリスの人たちが喜んでくれれば一番嬉しいな。 流石、日立と言わせてくれ。

[@schekomullage]

A beautiful train in a beautiful day. Wonderful🤗

[@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.

[@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.

[@richardallsop7282]

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

[@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.

[@anderskandersson4613]

バンザイ🙌バンザイ🙌バンザイ🙌 😁

[@PharaohDeathMask]

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

[@Thomas1980]

wow...beautiful Train!

[@simoneames9097]

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.

[@tomo_mix]

あずまちゃん頑張って👊🤗👩

[@BigSleepyOx]

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

[@TrainFan_95]

Agreed.

[@believereality7968]

Finally a real azuma enters service video.

[@chaitanyakulkarni1797]

Proud on India's ICF for rolling out Vande Bharat Express. It's not just 3 times cheaper than Hitachi AT300 but equally superb.

[@kopdinumb7255]

while train 18 is good improvement, since it is 3 time cheaper, it also looks cheap and not well finished. not everything of quality can come with low cost

[@miklosszinyicska8499]

Beautiful video! 👍

[@breeze1472]

I love the LNER livery

[@sylviaelse5086]

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

[@martinwhite7242]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@abby9434]

良いな、乗ってみたいね　　AZUMA

[@kuitecco]

あずましい、って東北弁で、リラックスっていう意味なのよ。

[@Japonicasian]

喘息って意味に聞こえるからイギリスでは結構ネタにされてる

[@hootarosetagaya5570]

OMG. It was the British who taught the Japanese how to build rails. Hitachi engineers must be jumping for joy !

[@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

[@MY-sk4qw]

イギリスはえらい日立のこと気に入ってくれてるんだね。

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Looks very impressive 😊🔝👍🚄

[@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.

[@hageyama_pikari]

Congratulations from Japan!

[@joshs5052]

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

[@vincitveritas3872]

Oh great seats that don't give a view out the window

[@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.

[@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。

[@nickbond6938]

Was there a dog next to you eating dog biscuits?! Someone is having a right old munch!😂

[@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?

[@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.

[@alexstrains903]

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

[@vorn29]

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

[@Subscribe164]

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

[@anthonyburrows8006]

It's about time we had trains that actually fit for purpose! We pay enough in train fares!

[@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.

[@CityWhisperer]

Now we just need them to be on time

[@beer4872]

アズマ🎵日立製作所のだね👍️

[@anderskandersson4613]

rose beer , Asahi beer, Kirin beer, Yebisu beer 🍺 🍺🍺🍺 どちらが むっと美味しいなの⁉️

[@tigerbw3361]

Wow, great to see the Uk improving!

[@astrabelmont]

Funny?

[@Ed_Gilbert]

Great video!

[@abby9434]

こりゃあ近い将来700系新幹線をイギリスで見られるかも知れないね

[@user-cs1ep8up9n]

内装は、新幹線より豪華かも？トイレウォシュレット付いてないみたい。 さすが日本製、スムーズな加速。

[@Thiermo]

The class 800 is my favourite train

[@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.

[@georgenish]

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

[@111672balernabz2010]

Hst still the best, mk3 still the best, but this is way things are changing new for old😭

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Give me a Deltic and a rake of Mk 1's any day.....

[@QT480uk]

the way the automatic voice announcment says Doncaster as Doncastar and Peterborough as Peterbarahhh it's so fascinating!!!!

[@caseyjones4849]

rescuelad4 get a life mate

[@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

[@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

[@junfuture1564]

Azusaの鉄道ファンが多いようだ。

[@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?

[@stevebennett8599]

Wow stunning 😍🤩

[@lpn48354]

うまく根付いてくれるといいな

[@xaiano794]

I am root.

[@1812MK]

very good detailed video.

[@davidallinson7810]

hi lovely video

[@Denbig.]

Well the dunnie looked good nuff said.

[@TheAudiostud]

I can remember traveling down to Exeter in the 70’s the seats were oh! So comfortable and sumptuous not like these plastic seats But! It’s not about the journey anymore it’s all about the speed it’s Chop chop busy busy bang bang 🤪

[@NerdX151]

They should have let the Japanese design the interior as well. The comfort levels on the Shinkansen are 10 times better than this plastic nightmare.

[@user-gs8yd7ss2s]

イギリスは日本の友人であり教師であった。今教わったことの恩返しができた。 何十年も前に一時はむすがしい時期も経験したが再び日英同盟が復活する事を望む。

[@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.