HST 253001 40th Birthday Run; Bridgend to Swansea Return

A video captures a special event marking the 40th anniversary of the High Speed Train (HST) on October 4, 2016. The footage shows the power car Sir Kenneth Grange during a journey from Bridgend to Swansea and back. The new Maliphant IEP Depot near Swansea is visible in the video, indicating preparations for new stock ahead of electrification. The route includes locations such as Aber, Neath, Pen-y-Bont, Plaza, and Swansea. Multiple operators are associated with the video, including British Railways, First Great Western, GWR, Intercity, Network Rail, and West Midlands Trains.

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