InterCity 125

Are HST 125 still running?

East Midlands Railway is the latest operator to retire its fleet of high speed trains - better known to millions as the InterCity 125. ... High speed trains (HST) were the future of British Rail in the 1970s, with advertisements promising unheard of speeds and shorter journey times.

Intercity 125: Workers say farewell to British Rail icon - BBC News

Are HST still running?

The HST, having been in operation since the late 1970s, is due for replacement by the Hitachi Super Express. The development cycle for the replacement series is such that the existing fleet may be required to operate through to 2019 or beyond.

British Rail Class 43 (HST) - Wikipedia

What is replacing the HST 125?

Virgin has unveiled designs for a new fleet of trains which is set to replace the InterCity 125 on the East Coast Main Line. The new Virgin Azuma trains will come into service in 2018 and will, according to the company, be “one of the most advanced trains on the UK's rail network”.

Virgin's InterCity 125 replacement set to take to the rails - Design Week

What is the fastest diesel locomotive?

Intercity 125 The stalwart of the British rail network merits its place on the list by being the fastest diesel train in the world, a record it achieved in 1987 and still holds today for travelling at a speed of 148 mph. Development of the 125 started during the 1960's and the first train entered service in 1976.

World's top 10 fastest trains - Institution of Mechanical Engineers