British Rail Class 800

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File:Azuma and HST at Leeds station (geograph 6187255).jpg (left) next to a InterCity 125 of CrossCountry (right) at Leeds]]

As part of the UK Government's Intercity Express Programme (IEP), the Class 800 units were built as partial replacements for the InterCity 125 trains which at the time operated services on the Great Western Main Line and the East Coast Main Line, as well as the InterCity 225 trains which currently operate services on the East Coast Main Line. The scheme drew heavily upon the preceding British Rail Class 395 high speed trains produced for Southeastern. A total of 80 train sets have been constructed, comprising 36 five-car and 21 nine-car units intended for operation with Great Western Railway (GWR), along with 10 five-car and 13 nine-car with London North Eastern Railway (LNER).

In March 2016, Virgin Trains East Coast announced that its trains would carry the brand name Azuma, a Japanese word for "East".{{cite web |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-35842408 |title = Edinburgh to London train journey time to be cut to four hours |author = |date = 18 March 2016 |website = BBC News |access-date = 18 March 2016 }} During June 2016, GWR announced that its trains would be known as Intercity Express Trains.{{Cite web |url = https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/28115/gwr-unveils-new-fleet-175-years-great-western-main-line/ |title = GWR unveils new fleet to celebrate 175 years of the Great Western Main Line |website = globalrailwayreview.com |first = Katie |last = Sadler |access-date = 30 June 2016}} However, due to the early demise of Virgin Trains East Coast, they would not operate the new trains, which entered service with successor London North Eastern Railway. Even so, the Azuma brand has been retained by LNER.{{Cite web |url = https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/02/28/lner-gears-up-for-azuma-launch/ |title = LNER gears up for Azuma launch |website = Business Traveller |language = en-GB |access-date = 1 December 2019}}{{Cite web |url = http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Rail-News/hitachi-azuma-parked-by-stephensons-rocket-in-rare-sneak-peek-opportunity |title = New Hitachi Azuma parked by Stephenson's Rocket in rare sneak peek |date = 22 June 2018 |website = Rail Technology Magazine |access-date = 22 June 2018 }}

In July 2016, it was revealed that GWR's intended fleet of {{BRC|801}} units were to be converted from pure EMU to bi-mode due to delays in the electrification. Subsequently, these were reclassified as Class 800/3. As a part of this reconfiguration, the original {{convert|1.35|m3|impgal|abbr=on}} fuel tanks were replaced with larger capacity {{convert|1.55|m3|impgal|abbr=on}} tanks.

The Class 800 train is a high speed bi-modal multiple unit (BMU). The traction system comprises electric motors that are alternatively capable of drawing power from electrified overhead lines where available, or of using electricity produced by onboard underfloor diesel generators when travelling beyond the current electrified network. As per the train specification, the changeover between modes can occur at line speed for minimal service impact. As part of the Great Western Main Line order was originally for Class 801s, all Great Western franchise units have the possibility to be converted to electric-only operation by removal of the diesel engines.{{cite web |title = Great Western Railway gives update on when we will get new express trains |url = https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/great-western-railway-gives-update-1799519 |website = devonlive |date = 18 July 2018 |access-date = 28 September 2018}}

File:Taunton - GWR 800003 (815003) pantograph.jpg in lowered position]]

Hitachi designed the rolling stock for conformance with the latest European standards as of 2014, including the Technical Specifications for Interoperability, and UK railway standards. Furthermore, a high level of flexibility was pursued as to allow the type to be operated on numerous lines with different infrastructure, both in the present and the foreseeable future, such as variable passenger demand and the rollout of electrification. The front end cars, which feature a collision safety structure compliant with the latest European standards, incorporate an automatic coupling system along with measures to reduce both air resistance and noise.

The driving cab of the Class 800 is provisioned with a variety of physical switches and monitors. The design of which is not only compliant with relevant standards at the time of design, but also shaped by feedback received from drivers as part of Human Factors engagement, in order to provide a usable and reliable cab design. The train crew are assisted by the Train Control and Management System (TCMS), which runs on an ethernet-based communication system. Amongst other functions, it provides onboard information systems such as the seat reservation system, public address, and passenger information system, as well interfacing with the cab displays, on-train data recorder, and 3G/4G communications.

It has been outfitted to work with various signalling systems, including the European Train Control System (ETCS) level 2, which satisfies safety integrity level 4 requirements. For compatibilities with legacy signalling systems, it is also provisioned with apparatus for the Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS), Automatic Warning System (AWS), and Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Train information can be shared between ETCS, TCMS, and the GSM-R wireless communication system to simplify data entry. The train communicates in realtime with wayside systems, transmitting from the data recorder and receiving timetables and seat allocation data, amongst other material. Location tracking via GPS is used to automatically control selective door operation (where stations are shorter than the trains), guide drivers in efficiently operate the train to best suit the route, and provide information to passengers.

The Class 800 is capable of driver-only operation when required, however, virtually all services have a guard on board, one exception being the Oxford and Bedwyn services operated by GWR, where drivers use the in-cab monitors to close the doors without a guard.{{Cite web |title = IEP Trains technical specification |url = https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/82840/tts-redacted.pdf |url-status = live |website = GOV.UK |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180810143713/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/82840/tts-redacted.pdf |archive-date = 10 August 2018 }} When a guard is on board, door releases are still controlled by the driver, while the guard is responsible for closing the doors using the control panels in the vestibule areas; the driver will then carry out a secondary check of the side of the train before departure using the in-cab monitors.{{cite magazine |title = RMT accepts GWR's IEP operation plans |magazine = Modern Railways |date = July 2017 |volume = 74 |number = 826 |page = 10}}

Despite their underfloor positioning, the generator units (GU) feature a V12 engine. Incorporated as a single package, the GU includes the diesel engine, generator, radiator, and other subsystems, such as exhaust cleaning measures compliant with the Stage IIIB European Union exhaust emission standard. Elements external to the GU include the traction converter, fuel tank, automated fire protection system (using high pressure nitrogen gas), and braking. The auxiliary power system is powered directly from the direct current stage of the traction system. They are operated in parallel to provide greater redundancy. The power supply converter is designed to work with both sources of power, avoiding the need for a separate converter for each mode, thus reducing weight and complexity.

The GU is installed on vibration-isolating mountings, and fitted with side-mounted cowls to reduce external noise. Heat management measures include thermal insulation around key areas such as cable ducts. According to Modern Railways magazine, the limited space available for the GUs is responsible for them being prone to overheating. It claimed that, on one day in summer 2018, "half the diagrammed units were out of action as engines shut down through overheating".{{cite magazine |title = Too Darned Hot |magazine = Modern Railways |date = August 2018 |volume = 75 |issue = 839 |page = 37 }}

The Class 800 and Class 802 bi-mode are equipped with three GU per five-car set and five GU per nine-car set; a five-car set has a GU situated under vehicles 2/3/4 and a nine-car set has a GU situated under vehicles 2/3/5/7/8. In comparison, the electric-orientated Class 801 features a single GU for a five to nine-car set, which provides emergency power for limited traction and auxiliaries if the power supply from the overhead line fails. By adding or removing GUs, a Class 800 can be converted into a Class 801 and vice versa. Active limiters are present that prevent the train from exceeding its peak service speed of {{convert|200|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5|order=flip}}.

File:Paddington - GWR 43030 and 800029.JPG Class 800 (right) next to its predecessor InterCity 125 (left) at London Paddington]]

The Class 800 trains came into service on the Great Western Main Line on 16 October 2017, under the brand name Intercity Express Train (abbreviated to IET).{{Cite news |date = 16 October 2018 |title = All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across Britain |language = en-GB |work = gov.uk |url = https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-aboard-the-new-intercity-express-trains-that-will-transform-journeys-across-britain |access-date = 19 August 2018}}{{cite news |title = First IET enters service with Great Western Railway |url = https://railuk.com/rail-news/first-iet-enters-service-with-great-western-railway/ |work = Rail UK |date = 16 October 2017}} Teething problems surfaced on the inaugural service, the train not only ran late but one of the carriages suffered an air conditioning unit failure that discharged water into the passenger area.{{cite news |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-41633356 |title = Fault delays new high-speed train's first journey from Bristol to London |work = BBC News |date = 16 October 2017 |access-date = 17 October 2017}} Following further issues, the units were withdrawn from service on 19 October for the rest of the day, re-entering service during the next day.{{cite web |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-41687426 |title = New 'leaking' London to Cardiff trains taken out of service |work = BBC News |date = 19 October 2017 |access-date = 20 October 2017}}

At one point, the type were due to enter service on the East Coast Main Line from December 2018.{{Cite news |url = https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2017/10/11-speculation-grows-about-network-rail.html |title = Speculation grows about Network Rail funding |date = 11 October 2017 |work = Railnews |access-date = 2 August 2019}}{{Cite news |url = https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-41635454 |title = Great Western Railway: Your questions on Hitachi 800 high-speed trains |work = BBC News |date = 16 October 2017}}{{cite web |url = http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/vtec-confirms-december-2018-start-date-for-azumas |title = VTEC confirms December 2018 start date for Azumas |website = Railmagazine.com |access-date = 11 October 2017}} The launching operator on the East Coast became London North Eastern Railway (LNER) following Virgin Trains' decision to return the franchise to the government; the introduction was postponed by six months on account of the train's electro-magnetic emissions, which had reportedly caused problems with signals and other elements of lineside equipment.{{cite news |title = LNER cancels December Intercity Express launch |url = https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2018/10/26-december-launch-of-east-coast.html |access-date = 26 October 2018 |agency = Railnews |date = 26 October 2018}}

On 30 June 2016, GWR's test unit (800004) ran from Reading to London Paddington carrying invited dignitaries.{{cite web |url = http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/iep-train-keeps-royal-appointment-for-anniversary-special |title = IEP train keeps royal appointment for anniversary special |website = Railmagazine.com |access-date = 11 October 2017}}

On 14 June 2017, GWR unit 800003 was named Queen Elizabeth II by the monarch herself in a ceremony held at Paddington Station.{{cite web |title = HM The Queen names new Intercity Express Train Queen Elizabeth II |url = https://www.gwr.com/about-us/media-centre/news/2017/june/hm-the-queen-names-new-intercity-express-train-queen-elizabeth-ii |publisher = Great Western Railway |access-date = 9 October 2017 |language = en}} The Queen had arrived at Paddington on the unit, travelling from Slough on the 175th anniversary of the first ever train journey by a reigning monarch, made on the same route by Queen Victoria. The name is carried in the form of a decal, rather than the more traditional cast metal plate; the name Queen Victoria is borne on the other end of the unit.{{Cite episode |series = Paddington Station 24/7 |network = Channel 5 |date = 9 October 2017 |series-no = 1 |number = 6 }}

On 15 May 2019, the first Class 800 came into service on the East Coast Main Line under the brand name 'Azuma'.{{Cite web |url = https://railway-news.com/hitachi-azuma-begin-operating-east-coast-main-line/ |title = Hitachi Azuma Enters Service for LNER |date = 16 May 2019 |website = Railway-News |access-date = 19 November 2019}} The type was initially worked on Leeds, Hull, and Newark services. On 1 August 2019, the first Class 800 performed the Edinburgh to King's Cross run on the Flying Scotsman service.{{Cite web |url = https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17809698.lner-launches-first-azuma-train-edinburgh-london/ |title = LNER launches its first Azuma train from Edinburgh to London |website = The Herald|location=Glasgow |language = en |access-date = 19 November 2019}}{{Clear left}}

{{Wide image|GWR Class 800-0.png|x70px|Illustration of a GWR Class 800/0 Intercity Express Train (IET)}}

{{Wide image|LNER Class 800 1.png|x70px|Illustration of a LNER Class 800/1 Azuma}}

File:Captain Tom Moore Train Naming.jpg" name applied to unit 800025]]

Great Western Railway's Class 800 and 802 units are being named after "inspirational people" who have influenced the regions that the company serves.{{Cite web |url = https://www.gwr.com/about-us/modernising-gwr/iet/named-trains |title = Our named Intercity Express Trains {{!}} Great Western Railway |website = www.gwr.com |access-date = 23 April 2018}}

London North Eastern Railway unveiled a special vinyl on one of their units to celebrate the launch of Azuma to Scotland. It was operated on the first Azuma from Scotland, which ran on the 'Flying Scotsman' from Edinburgh on 1 August 2019.{{Cite magazine |url = https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/azuma-launches-on-flying-scotsman/54305.article |title = Azuma launches on Flying Scotsman |magazine = Railway Gazette International|access-date = 1 August 2019}} This same unit was also used when Azuma was launched to Aberdeen and Inverness respectively.{{Cite news |url = https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-50557576 |title = Upgraded train fleet for Aberdeen - London route |date = 26 November 2019 |work = BBC News |access-date = 5 February 2020}}{{Cite magazine |url = http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Rail-Industry-Focus-/azuma-trains-arrive-on-highland-chieftain-route- |title = Azuma trains arrive on Highland Chieftain route |magazine = Rail Technology Magazine|access-date = 5 February 2020 |archive-date = 5 February 2020 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205095341/http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Rail-Industry-Focus-/azuma-trains-arrive-on-highland-chieftain-route- |url-status = dead }}

On 10 January 2018, unit 800010 was named Michael Bond in a ceremony at Paddington by his daughter, Karen Jankel. This coincided with the 60th anniversary of the late author's famous Paddington Bear series of children's books, and the other end of the unit carries the bear's name.{{Cite web |url = https://www.gwr.com/about-us/media-centre/news/2018/january/new-intercity-express-train-to-be-named-after-paddington-bear-author-michael-bond |title = New Intercity Express Train to be named after Paddington Bear author Michael Bond |publisher = Great Western Railway |access-date = 13 February 2018}}

On 1 May 2021, unit 800025 Captain Sir Tom Moore, arrived back at London Paddington, after completing a challenge to stop at 100 stations in only 40 hours, raising money for charity in memory of Captain Tom. The train was greeted by applause.{{Cite web |last = Great Western Railway (official account) |date = 23 April 2021 |title = Great Western Railway's Captain Tom to make 100 stops for Charity Challenge |url = https://news.gwr.com/news/great-western-railways-captain-tom-train-to-make-100-stops-for-charity-challenge |publisher = Great Western Railway}}

File:Hitachi Class 800 series - First Class interior.jpg|First class interior mock-up in 2014

File:Class 800002 interior.jpg|Standard Class interior in unit 800002 before receiving GWR colours

File:GWR Class 800 First Class Interior.jpg|The interior of first class aboard a GWR Class 800

File:Inside GWR 800029 (MEC 814029 standard class seats).JPG|GWR Standard class interior. This was the original seat cover which has since been changed on majority of the units.

File:800201 First Class Interior.jpg|The interior of first class aboard a LNER Class 800

File:800110 Standard Class Internal.jpg|The interior of standard class aboard a LNER Class 800

The passenger compartments on the Class 800 trains are typically divided into both first class and standard class sections. The vestibule area accommodates the exterior doors along with space for storage areas for passenger luggage (including bicycles, and a sizable universal accessibility toilet. It can be configured to include catering facilities, including a kitchen and preparation room. The interior was designed to fulfil the requirements of the Persons with Reduced Mobility-TSI standard, as well as to satisfy the varying requirements and preferences of multiple operators, and to facilitate future refurbishments and reconfigurations. The basic layout has been standardised.

The interiors have reportedly been praised for their increased leg-room and greater number of seats and tables in standard class, in comparison to the trains they replace. However, the seats in both standard and first class have been heavily criticised for excessive hardness and discomfort on lengthy journeys, with the overall first class experience said to be a downgrade as the seats are no longer leather like their predecessors due to fire regulations.{{Cite news |url = https://www.railmagazine.com/news/rail-features/does-great-western-railway-s-class-800-iet-pass-the-test |title = Does Great Western Railway's Class 800 IET pass the test? |last = Clinnick |first = Richard |date = 25 January 2018 |work = Rail Magazine |access-date = 2 August 2019 |language = en}}{{Cite web |url = http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g186338-d10813256-r568699463-Great_Western_Railway_GWR-London_England.html |title = IET ruins the customer experience - Review of Great Western Railway (GWR), London, England |website = TripAdvisor |language = en |access-date = 20 December 2019}} The GWR IET has also been criticised for the lack of a buffet car with the catering service instead being provided by a trolley and also the fact that surfboards are no longer allowed on the train due to the limited space available.{{Cite web |url = https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2019/05/13-new-gwr-iets-under-fire.html |title = New GWR IETs under fire over lack of buffets {{!}} Railnews {{!}} Today's news for Tomorrow's railway |website = www.railnews.co.uk |access-date = 4 February 2020}} In comparison with the IET, the LNER Azuma has a small 'micro' buffet retained with other aspects of the interior being similar between the two companies.{{Cite news |url = https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/may/14/first-of-new-azuma-fleet-ready-for-london-to-leeds-departure |title = First of new Azuma trains ready for London to Leeds departure |first1 = Gwyn |last1 = Topham |date = 14 May 2019 |work = The Guardian |access-date = 4 February 2020 |language = en-GB |issn = 0261-3077}}

==Accidents and incidents==

On the evening of 13 November 2019, an LNER Azuma (800109) was involved in a collision with a Class 43 HST powercar (43300) at Neville Hill Depot, Leeds when the Class 800 ran into the rear of the HST. The trains were travelling at {{convert|15|mph|km/h}} and {{convert|5|mph|km/h|0}} respectively, with three carriages of the Class 800 derailing and the leading vehicle of the Class 800 and trailing locomotive of the HST being severely damaged. On 18 November 2020, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch published its report into the accident with the investigation finding that driver error was the cause of the accident, with insufficient training of the driver being an underlying cause. The effect of the collision was exacerbated by the design of the Class 800 as crashworthiness requirements did not require the effects of a collision at less than {{convert|23.5|mph|abbr=on}} to be taken into account, nor did it include specific criteria for assessing the derailment performance.{{cite news |title = LNER delays after trains crash at Leeds depot |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-50425237 |access-date = 15 November 2019 |work = BBC News |publisher = BBC |date = 14 November 2019}}{{cite book |title = Report 13/2020: Collision and derailment at Neville Hill, 13 November 2019 |date = 13 November 2020 |publisher = Rail Accident Investigation Branch, Department for Transport |location = Derby |url = https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/935941/R132020_201118_Neville_Hill.pdf |access-date = 18 November 2020}}

File:GWR 800004 (811004) leading bogie.JPG to the body and has the triangular yaw damper bracket on the left and lifting pad at the top of the square fixture to the right.]]

On 26 April 2021 GWR temporarily withdrew eight 5-car Class 800 sets from service after finding cracks in the yaw damper brackets.{{cite news |title = Fatigue cracks sideline GWR Class 800s |url = https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/fatigue-cracks-sideline-gwr-class-800s/59012.article |access-date = 8 May 2021 |work = Rail Business UK |publisher = DVV Media International |date = 27 April 2021}}{{cite news |title = High-speed GWR trains withdrawn over crack fears |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-56902528 |access-date = 8 May 2021 |work = BBC News |publisher = BBC |date = 27 April 2021 |url-status = live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210427161303/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-56902528 |archive-date = 27 April 2021}}{{cite magazine |last1 = Ford |first1 = Roger |title = Yaw damper problems hit CAF and Hitachi |magazine=Modern Railways |date = June 2021 |pages = 28–32}}

On 8 May 2021, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway and Hull Trains suspended most of their Class 800 series trains after cracks were found on the welds of the lifting pads on an IET trainset undergoing maintenance.{{cite news |last1 = McWhirter |first1 = Alex |title = UK rail disruption expected to last for some time |url = https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/05/10/uk-rail-disruption-expected-to-last-for-some-time/ |access-date = 10 May 2021 |work = Business Traveller |date = 10 May 2021}}{{cite magazine |title = Cracks crisis |magazine = Modern Railways |date = June 2021 |pages = 6–9}}{{cite magazine |last1 = Ford |first1 = Roger |title = Rolling stock cracks crisis update |magazine = Modern Railways |date = July 2021 |pages = 34–35}} This incident is potentially linked to the issues identified on a GWR trainset undergoing maintenance on 26 April.{{cite news |last1 = Bird |first1 = Steve |last2 = Onita |first2 = Laura |title = Rail chaos: Operators suspend trains over fears of cracks in carriages |url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/05/08/major-rail-disruption-operators-inspect-trains-crack-fears/ |url-access = subscription|access-date = 8 May 2021 |work = The Telegraph |date = 8 May 2021}} Significant disruption was caused by cancellations of trains between London, to Scotland and to the west of the UK.{{cite news |last1 = Therrien |first1 = Alex |title = High-speed rail services cancelled after cracks found in trains |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57036247 |access-date = 8 May 2021 |work = BBC News |publisher = BBC |date = 8 May 2021}}{{cite news |last1 = Topham |first1 = Gwyn |last2 = Otte |first2 = Jedidajah |title = UK high-speed trains cancelled after cracks found in carriages |url = https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/may/08/uk-high-speed-trains-cancelled-after-cracks-found-in-carriages |access-date = 8 May 2021 |work = The Guardian |date = 8 May 2021 |language = en}} Reports suggested that delays would last for "some time" with the repairs not being easy. From 13 May 2021, some trains started to return to service, however more severely affected trains require repairs before use and a long term fix for all units is required.{{cite news |last1 = Harrison |first1 = Emma |title = Trains reintroduced after safety checks prompted by cracks |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57100278 |work = BBC News |publisher = BBC |date = 13 May 2021}}{{cite news |title = Industry reveals Intercity Express recovery plan |url = https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2021/05/13-industry-reveals-intercity-express-recovery.html |work = Railnews |date = 13 May 2021}}

On 7 April 2022, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), which regulates the safety and economics of Great Britain's railway, published a safety report on the fatigue cracks in the aluminium vehicle body shells above the bogies close to the yaw damper bracket and anti-roll bar fixing points. The trains had experienced greater loads from train movement than specified, probably caused by a combination of wheel wear and track design. Further cracks in or near the welds of the lifting plates to the vehicle body were the result of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in a high-strength 7000 series aluminium alloy caused by a combination of residual stresses from being MIG welded to the body and exposure to air containing sea salt on railway lines near the coast. To mitigate the risk of cracking, 1,247 Class 800 series vehicles need to be repaired by replacing the affected parts including the longitudinal welds and by installing additional bolts, to retain the plate, if the weld should fail completely as a result of stress corrosion cracking.{{cite news |title = Rail regulator publishes Class 800 series safety report |url = https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/rail-regulator-publishes-class-800-series-safety-report |publisher = Office of Rail and Road |date = 7 April 2022}}{{cite book |title = Learning the lessons: ORR review into Hitachi AT200/300 rolling stock cracking - Final report |date = 7 April 2022 |publisher = Office of Rail and Road |location = London |url = https://www.orr.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-04/2022-04-07-orr-final-report-on-hitachi-rolling-stock-cracking.pdf}}

In 2017, Hornby issued its first OO gauge five-car model of the BR Class 800/0 Hitachi IEP Bi-Mode in GWR Green livery.{{cite web |url = https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/hitachi-iep-bi-mode-class-800-0-gwr-train-pack.html |title = Hornby Hitachi IEP Bi-Mode Class 800/0 GWR Five Car Train Pack |work = Hornby |access-date = 11 September 2020 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201021073221/https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/hitachi-iep-bi-mode-class-800-0-gwr-train-pack.html |archive-date = 21 October 2020 |url-status = dead}}

In early May 2021, Kato released its N-scale five-car model of the BR Class 800/0 Hitachi IEP Bi-Mode in GWR Green livery with the five-car model of the BR Class 800/2 in LNER livery later that month.{{Cite web |title = KATO鉄道模型ホームページ {{!}} 製品詳細 {{!}} 英国鉄道 Class 800 |url = https://www.katomodels.com/product/n/class800 |access-date = 29 May 2021 |website = www.katomodels.com}}{{Cite web |title = KATO鉄道模型ホームページ {{!}} 生産予定表 |url = https://www.katomodels.com/schedule |access-date = 29 May 2021 |website = www.katomodels.com}}

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