GWR HST's

[danaceks]

Hello,

I read on the forums that GWR still should be running HST's between Penzance and Cardiff via Patchway...? Are all connections strictly HST's, and if not, is there a way to find out whether the 08:52 from Exeter towards Cardiff is? I'd love to ride them before they go.

Thanks ^^
Daniel

 

[hexagon789]

Hello,

I read on the forums that GWR still should be running HST's between Penzance and Cardiff via Patchway...? Are all connections strictly HST's, and if not, is there a way to find out whether the 08:52 from Exeter towards Cardiff is? I'd love to ride them before they go.

Thanks ^^
Daniel

Not all, most are now 80x. There are only three HST diagrams now.

The 0852 from Exeter is booked an 80x IET.

 

[Purple Train]

No, it is not strictly HST-operated. 800 and 802 units also operate.

The 08.52 seems to have been an 80x all last week. The 13.53, 15.53, and 19.50 are the only ones I can find that seems to have reliably an HST last week, though of course that won't necessarily ring true all weeks.

 

[danaceks]

Not all, most are now 80x. There are only three HST diagrams now.

The 0852 from Exeter is booked an 80x IET.

Well and where do you get the information? I'd love to catch one

 

[Purple Train]

Well and where do you get the information? I'd love to catch one

Realtime Trains has allocations for GWR units, so you can find out what's running on the day

 

[danaceks]

Realtime Trains has allocations for GWR units, so you can find out what's running on the day

Lovely, thanks ^^

 

[hexagon789]

Well and where do you get the information? I'd love to catch one

Realtimetrains should be fairly accurate for what is a Castle HST and what is an Class 80x IET.

Alternatively try joining the HST forum for regular diagram and allocation updates.

 

[ST156]

The booked diagrams are posted on the thread linked below, most recently quoted in post number 884.

GwR HSTs to be stood down

Anyone know what the next one will be to stand down/how many more will be stood down? Hopefully not 43186/187 as I still need them.

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[danaceks]

Wow, that's much more details than I was hoping for

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Is there a place where a HST is absolutely guaranteed then? Some websites claim EMR still operate them on some IC but I doubt that's the case and Scotland is too far for my short stay. CrossCountry seems plausible but then again it looks VERY limited...

 

[Kite159]

Wow, that's much more details than I was hoping for

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Is there a place where a HST is absolutely guaranteed then? Some websites claim EMR still operate them on some IC but I doubt that's the case and Scotland is too far for my short stay. CrossCountry seems plausible but then again it looks VERY limited...

EMR finished last year and XC finished last month.

Outside a railtour the only place will be in Scotland on some of the InterCity services between Glasgow/Edinburgh+ Aberdeen/Inverness. Plus those limited GWR services

 

[danaceks]

EMR finished last year and XC finished last month.

Outside a railtour the only place will be in Scotland on some of the InterCity services between Glasgow/Edinburgh+ Aberdeen/Inverness. Plus those limited GWR services

Oh hello, I didn't even know that. Thanks then

 

[route101]

Wow, that's much more details than I was hoping for

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Is there a place where a HST is absolutely guaranteed then? Some websites claim EMR still operate them on some IC but I doubt that's the case and Scotland is too far for my short stay. CrossCountry seems plausible but then again it looks VERY limited...

Don't think any services are guaranteed HST now. Scotrail is a lottery if its a DMU or HST.

 

[danaceks]

Don't think any services are guaranteed HST now. Scotrail is a lottery if its a DMU or HST.

 

[david1212]

From this thread

These should be the weekday castle turns from 11 September, 2 sets based out for Bristol 1 set based out of Plymouth,

2C11 1015 Plymouth-Penzance
2U24 1250 Penzance-Cardiff
2C89 1900 Cardiff-Plymouth

2C05 0540 Bristol-Penzance
2U20 1050 Penzance-Cardiff
2C85 1700 Cardiff-Taunton
2U30 1914 Taunton-Cardiff
2C95 2200 Cardiff-Bristol

2C09 0650 Bristol-Penzance
2P13 1150 Penzance-Plymouth
2C27 1418 Plymouth-Penzance
2U32 1650 Penzance-Cardiff
2C96 2230 Cardiff-Bristol

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Worth noting that after 43040 being retired last week , 43010 is being quoted as being retired next week so one to keep a look out for if interested in a last run on it

Now have the weekend turns starting Sunday 10 September

Saturdays

2U00 06:28 Bristol-Cardiff
2C67 08:00 Cardiff-Penzance
2U26 13:50 Penzance-Cardiff
2C91 19:54 Cardiff-Bristol

2C12 07:22 Exeter-Penzance
2P86 11:15 Penzance-Plymouth
2C22 13:43 Plymouth-Penzance
2M72 15:50 Penzance-Bristol

Sundays

No Castles in Operation

As already stated check the RealTimeTrains website on the day.

 

[NSE]

Purely from coincidental travels I’ve had in Cornwall and Scotland the last few days, I’ve unintentionally travelled on both Scotrail and GWR HSTs. I can confirm the 1101 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh was a HST on Friday and the 1148 from St Erth to Plymouth today were both HSTs. Booked or random, I don’t know. But hopefully that helps someone.

 

[danaceks]

O...kay, thanks

 

[danaceks]

From this thread





As already stated check the RealTimeTrains website on the day.

And can I just ask what the codes before departure times mean?

 

[danaceks]

Oh and also - do these HSTs have first class?

 

[43096]

Oh and also - do these HSTs have first class?

No.

 

[Daniel_P]

Oh and also - do these HSTs have first class?

ScotRail ones do, GWR ones don't.

 

[danaceks]

Oh