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InterCity 125
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- The InterCity 125 (originally Inter-City 125) or High Speed Train (HST) is a diesel-powered high-speed passenger train built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1975 and 1982. A total of 95 sets were produced, each comprising two Class 43 power cars, one at each end, and a rake of seven or eight Mark 3 coaches.
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The InterCity 125 (originally Inter-City 125) or High Speed Train (HST) is a diesel-powered high-speed passenger train built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1975 and 1982. A total of 95 sets were produced, each comprising two Class 43 power cars, one at each end, and a rake of seven or eight Mark 3 coaches. The name is derived from ...
Oct 18, 2021 · The Intercity 125 was diesel; unlike in the USA where the only passenger trains of comparable speed currently in service are electric, high speed came to Britain first on diesel trains.
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Considered Britain's most influential modern loco, these powerful engines—which achieved a world-record 148mph top speed—quickly formed the backbone of Britain's high-speed rail routes and revived interest in rail travel after years in the doldrums.
May 3, 2016 · The Intercity 125 was the first high-speed train to go into service in the UK and is capable of hitting speeds of up to 125mph in regular service. The train is still in regular use by most UK rail companies.
Sep 13, 2012 · Best of British : BR Class 43 – High Speed Train. 13 September 2012 Mike Humble 69. Twenty twelve is of course our Jubilee and Olympic year, and here at AROnline we celebrate our own transport legends in the first of this new short series that pay homage to some true gold-winning icons. Words: Mike Humble. The most iconic train of British Rail?
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The InterCity 125 took the world record for the fastest diesel-powered train, when it was recorded at an absolute maximum speed of 148 mph (238 km/h) during 1987. [1] [2] From 2017, most have been replaced by the British Rail Class 800 .
May 17, 2021 · High speed trains (HST) were the future of British Rail in the 1970s, with advertisements promising unheard of speeds and shorter journey times. Better known as the InterCity 125, the...
