Topic: HST

Scottish Driver survives in astonishing escape

A late Christmas present for a Scottish train driver – although he may have thought otherwise at the time. On 27 December last year, a train hit a tree trunk, travelling at express speed (the...Read more

29-01-2024|1 comment|author: Simon Walton

A shot from behind the buffers looking at a GWR HST "Castle Class" train set at Plymouth station

In the UK, the world’s fastest diesels live on

It may no longer be the frontline workhorse of intercity travel, but reports of the demise of the Iconic HST is greatly exaggerated. Ruling the rails has been passed to the next generation, and sets...Read more

01-11-2023|7 comments|author: Simon Walton

Image of a GWR Castle HST: GWR Castle HST set at Plymouth, leading power car is 43187 Cardiff Castle.

British High Speed Trains set for Mexico

Venerable but not finished yet. They may be withdrawn from almost all operations in the UK, but the iconic High Speed Trains (HST) are gearing up for an international voyage, leaving their familiar tracks to...Read more

29-08-2023|15 comments|author: Simon Walton