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GWR Class 43 HST & Hitachi Class 802 IET depart Reading *HD*

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It is quite rare to see two trains wanting the same line departing simultaneously from Reading, but sometimes special circumstances occur! And this is indeed one, Hitachi have paths to test their Class 800 and 802 trains out of North Pole IET Depot from Reading to Didcot, Swindon and even as far as Bristol Parkway and a lot of these services terminate at Reading and switch ends, then take advantage of the bi-directional platforms at Reading. In this circumstance, a GWR HST was running late as 1202 to Cheltenham Spa and despite this, the signaller somehow decided to allow the IET to depart as it was blocking a busy platform with trains bound direct to London, and put the 802 in front of the HST which departed cautiously despite already running 5L! Interesting work from the signaller...

Train Race!

[*SPOILER*] The 802 won quite spectacularly...
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A video captures the simultaneous departure of a GWR Class 43 HST and a Hitachi Class 802 IET from Reading. The footage shows the IET departing ahead of the delayed HST, which was heading to Cheltenham Spa. The scene highlights the use of bi-directional platforms at Reading and the operational decisions made by the signaller during this unusual situation. Locations mentioned include Reading, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, and Cheltenham Spa. Operators involved are First Great Western, GWR, and South Western Railway.

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  • Platform ID IxmVAEgFdQk
  • Views 3,386
  • Date published 4 Jan 2018 19:52
  • Date added 5 Feb 2026 01:11
  • Locomotives 1
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