What is the bullet train called in London?

The 67-mile long High Speed 1 (HS1) line connects London to the Channel Tunnel, with international Eurostar services running from London St Pancras International to cities in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands at 186 mph (300 km/h).



While the term "Bullet Train" is a nickname for the Japanese Shinkansen, the equivalent high-speed service in London and the UK is called High Speed 1 (HS1) and the trains themselves are primarily the Eurostar and the Southeastern High Speed. The Eurostar is the famous international service that connects London St Pancras International to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam through the Channel Tunnel, reaching speeds of 300 km/h (186 mph). For domestic travel, the "bullet train" experience is provided by the Southeastern Javelin (Class 395) trains. These were inspired by Japanese technology (built by Hitachi) and run from St Pancras to destinations in Kent, such as Ashford and Canterbury, reaching speeds of 225 km/h (140 mph). These Javelins are the fastest domestic trains in the UK and were famously used to shuttle spectators during the 2012 London Olympics. Looking to the future, the HS2 project is currently under construction, which will eventually bring true "bullet train" speeds of up to 360 km/h to routes connecting London to Birmingham and the North, utilizing a completely new dedicated high-speed rail corridor.

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