Avanti West Coast’s Class 805 Evero fleet has reached five million miles on the West Coast Main Line since entering service in June 2024.
Class 805s form part of Avanti West Coast’s Evero fleet, which includes 13 Class 805 units and 10 electric Class 807 trains, introduced to support timetable growth and decarbonisation goals, including net zero by 2031.
Trains switch between electric and diesel after Crewe, allowing up to two-thirds of the route to be operated under electric traction. From April 2026, they produced almost two-thirds less carbon per vehicle kilometre than Class 221s.
The most mileage has been recorded on London to North Wales services to Holyhead, with the five million miles equating to around 40 journeys around the Earth.
Avanti West Coast Evero train on the Ribblehead Viaduct // Credit: Avanti West Coast
They have also operated between London and the West Midlands, and during West Coast Main Line closures between Preston and Carlisle in January and April this year. Bi-mode operation enabled Settle and Carlisle diversions, covering 59,620 miles during engineering works.
Service enhancements on the London to Chester route included two additional weekday services in September 2025, creating an hourly frequency. Each five-car set provides 16% more seats than the Class 221, with extra legroom, luggage space, and accessibility features – including Braille and large-print seat labels.
“The achievement of five million miles by our Class 805 Evero fleet is a significant milestone and testament to both the performance of the fleet and our colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure their reliability each and every day.
“The introduction of a brand-new intercity fleet across our network has represented a real step change in both the service we offer and customer experience, particularly for communities across North Wales.”
Owain Morgan, Senior Performance Manager at Avanti West Coast
