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The British Rail Class 43 (HST) is the TOPS classification used for the InterCity 125 High Speed Train (formerly Classes 253 and 254) diesel-electric power cars, built by British Rail Engineering Limited from 1975 to 1982, and in service in the UK since 1976.
The class is officially the fastest diesel locomotive in the world, with an absolute maximum speed of 148.5 mph (239.0 km/h), and a regular service speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). The record run was led by 43102 (43302) and trailed by 43159.[3][4]
- ^ Clinnick, Richard (April 2023). "Modernising the Moorgate branch". Rail Express. No. 323. Horncastle: Mortons Media Group. p. 87. ISSN 1362-234X.
New Measurement Train [HST] power cars Nos. 43013/014/062 have visited the [RIDC] at Old Dalby for 'first in class' testing...
- ^ "Refurbished and repainted HSTs find new home in Nigeria". Network News. Rail Magazine. No. 1007. 17 April 2024. p. 16.
- ^ "FROM THE ARCHIVES: "Everybody is sad to see them go"". RAIL. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "HST Diesel Train World Speed Record - Art Print". 125 Group. Archived from the original on 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
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