11th March 2019

Arriva Cross Country HSTs will be the only long-distance HSTs in this area after the end of May, once the First Great Western fleet has been retired, other than for those short-rake "Castle" sets at they will keep for local services.

Viewed from Sprey Point at 14.05 power car no. 43303 leads the 1V50 06.06 Edinburgh to Plymouth service, with 43384 out of sight on the rear. If you've got to do a long distance train journey then you'll want to be in an HST riding a Mark III coach!