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EXCLUSIVE: Rail industry urged to back HSTs for freight plan

Freight future for HSTs?

28 Mar

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Withdrawal of HSTs prompts fears of Midland Main Line stock shortfall

Grayling claims bi-modes will be delivered in 'early-2020s', yet HSTs must be withdrawn by the end of next year, leaving a shortfall of sets on MML

5 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

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Discussions ongoing to offset EMT rolling stock shortfall

Talks continue over future of EMT HST fleet

15 Jan

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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Analysis - 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

23 Oct

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May 2018 start for ScotRail HST fleet

First refurbished HSTs enter traffic with ScotRail next May. All 26 in traffic by May 2019.

15 Sept

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HST cascade plan for ScotRail

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

9 Sept

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IN PICTURES: Inside Old Oak Common

Inside Old Oak Common

5 Sept

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GWR opens the doors at Old Oak Common

Charity open day celebrates history of Old Oak Common depot

2 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

An artist’s impression of the lengthened Platform 12 at Edinburgh Waverley. NETWORK RAIL.

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Waverley platforms to be lengthened

Network Rail releases image of new-look Edinburgh Waverley

23 Aug

Great Western Railway 43021 David Austin - Cartoonist leads the 1132 Paignton-London Paddington through Wick, Somerset, on May 26. ANTONY CHRISTIE.

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First GWR High Speed Train off-lease this month

GWR sends first ScotRail-bound HST off-lease at the end of August.

22 Aug

GWR 43002 Sir Kenneth Grange arrives at Par. CRAIG MUNDAY.

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Could HST cascade be delayed?

Cascaded HSTs are still expected to enter traffic with ScotRail from spring 2018, despite concerns over GWML electrification.

26 Oct

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

Great Western Railway 43002 Sir Kenneth Grange races through Sonning Cutting on May 4. JACK BOSKETT.

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GWR explains blue and grey Mk 3 decision

A full rake of Mk 3s in blue and grey, to match 43002 Sir Kenneth Grange, would not comply with Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) rules.

19 May

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RAIL 800: 800 issues and 800m miles!

RAIL 800: 800 issues and 800m miles! We’re delighted to share an important milestone with the HST

Editor's comment 11 May

43002 Sir Kenneth Grange at Reading on May 4. DARREN FORD.

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GWR's repainted 'Flying Banana' power car enters traffic

GWR's repainted 43002 enters traffic following unveiling and naming at St Philips Marsh open day.

4 May

Displaying its ‘Flying Banana’ original IC125 livery, the first-built production series High Speed Train power 43002 Sir Kenneth Grange stands at St Philips Marsh on May 2. DARREN FORD.

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GWR celebrates 40th anniversary of iconic HST

The 40th anniversary of the High Speed Train was celebrated at an open day at St Philips Marsh depot on May 2.

4 May

A Great Western High Speed Train passes Dawlish on April 10. MARK PIKE.

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PICTURE: Waves batter Dawlish sea wall

Some of the strongest winds since February 2014 battered the sea wall at Dawlish on April 10.

11 Apr