HST

GWR 'Castle' Class 255 HST set with 43192 'Trematon Castle' and 43198 passes Scorrier near Redruth on 20.6.22 with 2C79 1401 Cardiff Central to Penzance service. PAUL BIGGS.

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New turns for GWR Castle HST sets as part of May timetable changes

The operator's last remaining HSTs operate solely in Devon and Cornwall

Great Western Railway 7 May

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

A Network Rail HST during ETCS tests on the East Coast Main Line

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HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

Two of Network Rail's HST power cars have become the first older generation train to take part in main line digital signalling tests

East Coast Main Line 27 Nov

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End for HSTs edges closer as ScotRail seeks new trains

The Scottish government has announced that the procurement process is under way for new rolling stock to replace its InterCity 125 High Speed Trains.

ScotRail 1 Oct

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Scottish HSTs head back north

Two of ScotRail’s HST power cars have returned to Scotland.

ScotRail 1 Oct

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Scotland to replace HST fleet

The Scottish Government is moving forward with plans to buy new trains for the nation’s InterCity services.

Scotland 3 Sept

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HST vehicles are readied for export

Assembly at Great Yarmouth for export to Nigeria and Mexico.

HST 29 Jul

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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Are HSTs being removed too soon?

The removal of HSTs from CrossCountry saves cash now, but will it throttle passenger growth? MEL HOLLEY reports

24 Apr

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Carmont: Scottish unions back calls for public inquiry

Scotland’s trade union movement has backed calls for a public inquiry into the 2020 Carmont derailment in which three men died.

6 May

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‘Staycation Express’ to return along full length of S&C

Refurbished HST plan revealed for S&C Staycation Express

4 Mar

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Original Valenta engine to be fitted to 125 Group's latest power car

Third power car acquired by 125 Group

23 Feb

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Repaint for record-breaker as EMR marks end of HSTs on Midland Main Line

East Midlands Railway marks final days of HSTs on Midland Main Line with repaint for record-breaking power car

23 Feb

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Stonehaven disaster: Three die in ScotRail landslip derailment

Britain lost its record 13-year period without a passenger death in a rail accident on August 12, when ScotRail’s 0638 Aberdeen-Glasgow Queen Street derailed

19 Aug

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EXCLUSIVE: East Midlands Railway HSTs granted a further reprieve

HSTs set to remain in traffic on the Midland Main Line beyond December 31.

24 Jul

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More than 100 HST coaches sent for scrap

Scrapping of redundant HST coaches reaches landmark figure

19 May

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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