Class 43

43300, damaged in a collision at Neville Hill in 2019, has been scrapped. RAIB.

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More HST power cars sold, moved and scrapped

A pair of Class 43s have been scrapped, while others are being moved around and sold.

Class 43 12 Feb

First Great Western HSTs at London Paddington. JACK BOSKETT.

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Ex-Great Western Railway HST power cars move to preserved railway pending export

Two power cars along with Mk 3 sleepers were taken from Laira in mid-December leaving just three Class 43s at the Plymouth depot

Great Western Railway 8 Jan

On July 28, because of industrial action, the 1552 Edinburgh-Inverness was worked by an Edinburgh crew that did not sign the route from Dunblane to Perth, so ran via Ladybank. 43137 leads 43037 past Woodmill Mains (near Lindores Loch) on the single-track line. PIP DUNN.

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Procurement process to replace ScotRail HSTs gets under way

Scottish Government confirms plans to replace fleet of 25, with contract set to be awarded in 2025

ScotRail 17 Dec

HST power car 43063 at Plymouth Laira depot. DANIEL PHILLIPS

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GWR gifts HST power car to preserved railway for cosmetic restoration

The power car has been moved to the Plym Valley Railway, along with another which will be broken up for spares

Great Western Railway 2 Dec

Scotrail 43129 following collision with debris from storm Gerrit

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Lucky driver escapes violent storm smash

Locomotive 'might be written off' as driver takes evasive action behind, avoiding debris through cab window.

ScotRail 7 Jan

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EXCLUSIVE: Angel Trains hints at plan to scrap High Speed Trains

Almost 200 HST Mk 3s and 20 power cars set for scrap

25 Mar

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Future of HSTs to be decided as first vehicles sent for scrap

Trial scrapping of first HST vehicles could herald start of more disposals

6 Feb

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Traction transition: HST to Azuma

LNER Engineering Director JOHN DOUGHTY tells RICHARD CLINNICK how the HSTs were kept running, and what he expects from their Azuma replacements

14 Jan

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The next king of Scotland: Inter7City HST train test

Many redundant HSTs are finding a new lease of life north of the border, with a refurbishment programme under way. PIP DUNN went to test the new-look classics

6 Nov

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ScotRail targets 12 refurbished HSTs in traffic this year

Twelve Inter7City refurbished HSTs planned to be in traffic by end of year

11 Oct

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University of Birmingham leases HST for alternative fuel tests

Former Great Western Railway HST to be used for alternative fuel research

18 Sept

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Demand for stored HSTs to alleviate XC overcrowding

Future of HSTs reaches Parliament but sources warn of potential problems with stored stock

10 Jul

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Speculation increases over use of HSTs

Future uses for HSTs being evaluated.

21 May

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EXCLUSIVE: £50 million price tag on MML HST accessibility modifications

ROSCO reveals cost of modifications to ensure EMT's HST fleet comply with access regulations, but even then they will miss the 2020 deadline

29 Mar

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UPDATED: HST power cars due off-lease

The FULL list of where HST power cars are due to be used, and what '43s' will go off-lease.

28 Mar

The first refurbished ScotRail HST powers cars, 43033 and 43148, pass Trowell Junction on February 13. STEVE DONALD.

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How the HSTs are being transformed for Scottish services

RICHARD CLINNICK investigates the work being done to modify Great Western High Speed Trains before their cascade to north of the border

Locomotives 13 Feb

On December 1, former Great Western Railway 43146 and 43143 pass Washwood Heath with a St Philips Marsh-Ely stock move. The Mk 3s were moving for store (although two will move north to Inverness for training), while the power cars then went to Brush Traction, Loughborough for overhaul before starting a new career with ScotRail next year. TERRY CALLAGHAN.

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ScotRail Mk 3 refurbishment plan

First refurbished HST due in Scotland in February.

27 Dec

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HST cascade plan for ScotRail

The planned HST power car cascade from Great Western Railway to ScotRail

9 Sept

43132 leads the first HST to transfer from Great Western Railway to ScotRail, through Colton near York, on September 1. RON COVER.

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First HST for ScotRail arrives in Scotland

First two of 54 power cars move to ScotRail

1 Sept

43027 sporting it's new livery at Reading working 1100 Penzance-London Paddington. ANDREW YOUNG.

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VIDEO: GWR celebrates HM The Queen's birthday with special 'wrap' on High Speed Train

A Great Western Railway Class 43 High Speed Train power car entered traffic on June 11 carrying a special wrap to mark HM The Queen’s 90th birthday.

13 Jun