I used HS1 from Stratford yesterday. Whilst waiting for my train, and for connections at Folkestone, I saw a few Class 373 pass by- both at speed, and one that halted heading towards St Pancras inside Stratford. They were almost brown enough with dirt to obscure the rampant patches of rust on their bodywork where the paint has flaked away.
Why has the fleet been allowed to get into such a condition? Isn't this supposed to be a premier service?
Why has the fleet been allowed to get into such a condition? Isn't this supposed to be a premier service?