The new Hitachi-built Class 395 train heads for London almost a year to the day ahead of the time it goes into passenger service. ... UK's 'bullet train' first journey ... 12-12-2008 ... Rochester ... England ... Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire. Unique Reference No. 6648244 ... Picture date: Friday December 12, 2008. With Transport Minister Lord Adonis on board, the 140mph Hitachi-built Class 395 train completed the journey from Ashford in Kent to London's St Pancras station in just 37 minutes. See PA story RAIL Bullet. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire