SCOTLAND RAIL ACTION. HSTs, Class 385s & More at Glasgow Queen Street

An incredible two-day session at Glasgow Queen Street railway station capturing some of the last regular HST workings in Scotland before they’re replaced by Class 222 Meridian units. From classic Class 43 power echoing under the iconic station canopy to a constant flow of ScotRail EMUs and DMUs, this video showcases the sheer variety and atmosphere of one of the UK’s most unique termini. If you love classic traction — this is one you don’t want to miss.

Filmed across two days at Glasgow Queen Street railway station on 26th & 27th March 2026, this video captures an outstanding mix of classic and modern traction at one of Scotland’s most iconic railway locations.

Glasgow Queen Street has long been a key terminus in Scotland, dating back to 1842, and remains famous for its dramatic station canopy and steep gradients leading out towards Cowlairs. Today, it continues to offer a unique blend of operations — and during this visit, it delivered exceptional variety.

🚆 STAR OF THE SHOW – HSTs (Class 43)

A major highlight of this session is the number of Class 43 HST sets in action, including:

43181 & 43177 – 1T30 / 1A45
43152 & 43003 – 5H15 / 1H21
43124 & 43149 – 1T38 / 1A49
43182 & 43147 – 1T42 / 1A51
43164 & 43131 – 1T46
43132 & 43015 – 1T26 / 1A43
43145 & 43035 – 1T30 / 1A45
43138 & 43141 – 1T38
43183 & 43176 – 5H15 / 1H21

⚠️ These iconic trains are set to be replaced by Class 222 units currently operating with EMR, making scenes like this increasingly rare and valuable to capture.

⚡ MODERN & REGIONAL ACTION

Alongside the HSTs, a wide variety of traction includes:

Class 385 units across multiple services
Class 170 Turbostars on regional routes
Class 156 & Class 153 combinations
Class 158 services
Class 803 intercity working
Lower level suburban action featuring:
Class 318
Class 334

This mix of long-distance, regional, and suburban traffic makes Queen Street one of the most diverse locations in the UK.

🎥 FILMING TIMES

📍 26/03/26 — 13:10 to 18:20
📍 27/03/26 — 12:20 to 15:20

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