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     • High Speed Train (HST), British long-distance passenger train operating nationwide since 1976, when the first service was opened between London and Bristol-South Wales. The HST introduced high-speed rail travel to the United Kingdom. Powered by two 2,250-horsepower diesel engines, the HST can reach speeds of up to 125 miles (200 km) per hour.
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   What is a high speed train?

   • High Speed Train (HST), British long-distance passenger train operating nationwide since 1976, when the first service was opened between London and Bristol-South Wales. The HST introduced high-speed rail travel to the United Kingdom. Powered by two 2,250-horsepower diesel engines, the HST can reach speeds of up to 125 miles (200 km) per hour.

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   How fast is high-speed rail in the UK?

   • High-speed rail in the United Kingdom is provided on five upgraded railway lines running at top speeds of 125 mph (200 km/h) and one purpose-built high-speed line reaching 186 mph (300 km/h).

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   When was the first high speed train built?

   • Authority for the construction of a prototype High Speed Train (HST) was therefore given in mid-1970. The first prototype train was designed and manufactured in record time, being completed by 1972. The prototype train underwent a comprehensive testing programme during which a world speed record of 230 km/h was attained.

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   How many types of high speed trains are there in Britain?

   • Before the year 2000, there had been three types of high speed trains in Britain: Advanced Passenger Train (APT) – Tilting trains which never entered into regular revenue-earning service. InterCity 125, also called HST (High Speed Train) – diesel trains consisting of two Class 43 power cars with a rake of Mark 3 coaches between.

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   140–186 mph (225–300 km/h) 125 mph (200 km/h) <110 mph (180 km/h) High-speed rail in the United Kingdom is provided on five upgraded railway lines running at top speeds of 125 mph (200 km/h) and one purpose-built high-speed line reaching 186 mph (300 km/h). Trains currently travel at 125 mph (200 km/h) on the East Coast Main Line, Great ...

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   Discover HS2, the UK's high-speed rail network transforming travel across the nation. Stay updated with the latest news, project developments, and travel information. Learn how HS2 is creating jobs, boosting the economy, and reducing carbon emissions.

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   High Speed Train (HST), British long-distance passenger train operating nationwide since 1976, when the first service was opened between London and Bristol-South Wales. The HST introduced high-speed rail travel to the United Kingdom. Powered by two 2,250-horsepower diesel engines, the HST can reach.

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   Jul 4, 2022 · A British Rail Inter-City train in 1991. The state-owned company led in developing some high-speed rail technologies and also instituted an electrification programme © SSPL via Getty Images

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   The InterCity 125, or High-Speed Train, was a diesel-powered passenger train built by BREL between 1975 and 1982 that was credited with saving British Rail. Each set is made up of two Class 43 power cars , one at each end and four to nine Mark 3 carriages.

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    The prototype train underwent a comprehensive testing programme during which a world speed record of 230 km/h was attained. The information obtained from the trials and subsequent service experience was taken into account in the design of the production HST.

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    Apr 23, 2024 · Key Facts. 225mph Britain’s next generation of high-speed trains will reach speeds of 225mph (360km/h) and will also run on the existing network. 400m long Each train will be around 200m long, with the option to couple two units together to create a 400m long train.