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Hi all,

Would someone be able to let me know the STP diagrams for Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of April please?

Cheers,

FQ.
 

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Would anyone in the know have the HSTs for Easter Saturday yet please?

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Hi all,

Would someone be able to let me know the STP diagrams for Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of April please?

Cheers,

FQ.

Sat 20th April
1. 1A76 > 1C79 > 1A89 > 1C95
2. 1A85 > 1C89
3. 1A80 > 1C85
4. 1A81 > 1C18 > 1A26 > 1C27
5. 1A15 > 1C16 > 1A24 > 1C92

Sun 21st April
1. 1A85 > 1C92
2. Spare
3. 1A14 > 1C86
4. 1A83 > 1C89
5. 1A90 > 1Z97
 

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Does anyone know if/when the diagrams for Saturday 18th May (shown in post #934) will be confirmed to be operated by HST's?
Thanks
 

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Monday is the 22nd April!

Diagrams as per post #1010 above with the exception of:
1. 2Z42 > 1A87 > 1C90
3. 1A96 > 1C98
4. 1Z85 > 1C91 > 2A65

Tuesday 23/04, the diagrams are as per post #1010.

As an aside, there is a typo on #1010: 1A86 16.55 Plymouth - Paddington should be 1A96.

Do you mean diagram 2 and 5 are unchanged and 1,3,4 are as you’ve stated?
 

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Monday is the 22nd April!

Diagrams as per post #1010 above with the exception of:
1. 2Z42 > 1A87 > 1C90
3. 1A96 > 1C98
4. 1Z85 > 1C91 > 2A65

Tuesday 23/04, the diagrams are as per post #1010.

As an aside, there is a typo on #1010: 1A86 16.55 Plymouth - Paddington should be 1A96.
For anyone interested that means

1: 0822 PLY-PNZ
1046 PNZ-PAD
1703 PNZ-PAD

3:1444 PNZ-PAD
2103 PAD-PLY

4: 1215 PLY-PAD (Where the stock comes from is unclear)
1733 PAD-PGN
2135 PGN-NTA
 

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Monday is the 22nd April!

Diagrams as per post #1010 above with the exception of:
1. 2Z42 > 1A87 > 1C90
3. 1A96 > 1C98
4. 1Z85 > 1C91 > 2A65

Tuesday 23/04, the diagrams are as per post #1010.

As an aside, there is a typo on #1010: 1A86 16.55 Plymouth - Paddington should be 1A96.
Thanks Chief.
 

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Sat 20th April
1. 1A76 > 1C79 > 1A89 > 1C95
2. 1A85 > 1C89
3. 1A80 > 1C85
4. 1A81 > 1C18 > 1A26 > 1C27
5. 1A15 > 1C16 > 1A24 > 1C92

Sun 21st April
1. 1A85 > 1C92
2. Spare
3. 1A14 > 1C86
4. 1A83 > 1C89
5. 1A90 > 1Z97
That's brilliant, thanks!
 

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Does anyone know if/when the diagrams for Saturday 18th May (shown in post #934) will be confirmed to be operated by HST's?
Thanks
I too would appreciate it if anyone was able to confirm if this is the case - I was about to book but noticed the seat I'd been allocated was from an 800 set - just want to check as I imagine the booking engine isn't aware of the changes.
 

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I too would appreciate it if anyone was able to confirm if this is the case - I was about to book but noticed the seat I'd been allocated was from an 800 set - just want to check as I imagine the booking engine isn't aware of the changes.

I have the same situation, I'm booked in first class in Coach E which wouldn't be first class on a HST as far as I know. Never mind though, it'll be a good day out all the same even if it isn't :)
 

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I have the same situation, I'm booked in first class in Coach E which wouldn't be first class on a HST as far as I know. Never mind though, it'll be a good day out all the same even if it isn't :)
Yes, there are still some good priced advance fares on what are supposed to be HSTs on the last day (18th May) if the schedules posted here turn out to be the ones that are correct. I've booked a 1st class seat on one of the post 18.00hrs departures. Should check what carriage I have.
 

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Thank you, also does anyone know what diagrams will be HSTs on the 27th April?

Yes, the HST diagrams will be HST! :rolleyes:

The 5 HST diagrams for 27/04 contain the following services:
1. 1A80 > 1C85
2. 1A83 > 1C87
3. 1A92 > 1C32
4. 1A75 > 1C77 > 1A94 > 1C33
5. 1A04 > 1C76 >1A87 >1C92
 

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Seat reservations have opened for the final HST on Saturday 18th May, the 1830 to Taunton/Exeter.

Unconfirmed reports that GWR are saying that you must have a seat reservation to travel on this service.
 

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I believe the last GWR HST's out of Paddington in passenger service on the 18/05/19 are the 18:03 to Plymouth (or Penzance), 18:15 to Cheltenham Spa, the 18:22 to Hereford and the 18:30 to Exeter St. David's. I know because somebody tweeted / asked this question to GWR earlier today (not that long ago actually) and I'm booked into the Quiet Coach !!!!!

The 18:15 to Didcot (after catching an IET down on the 12:24) I'm catching. I may as well make the most of the HST's - Saturday evening especially.

Don't worry, I'll be having a look round London for a few hours anyway !
 

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Seat reservations have opened for the final HST on Saturday 18th May, the 1830 to Taunton/Exeter.

Unconfirmed reports that GWR are saying that you must have a seat reservation to travel on this service.

You just beat me to it . I'm not surprised a a seat reservation is a must - I'd hate to think how horrendously packed the HST's will be if these services were available for walk-up passengers!
 

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I believe the last GWR HST's out of Paddington in passenger service on the 18/05/19 are the 18:03 to Plymouth (or Penzance), 18:15 to Cheltenham Spa, the 18:22 to Hereford and the 18:30 to Exeter St. David's. I know because somebody tweeted / asked this question to GWR earlier today (not that long ago actually) and I'm booked into the Quiet Coach !!!!!

The 18:15 to Didcot (after catching an IET down on the 12:24) I'm catching. I may as well make the most of the HST's - Saturday evening especially.

Don't worry, I'll be having a look round London for a few hours anyway !
Yes, I took the risk of booking Advance on one of them as soon as the times generally came up here. Still some reasonably priced Advance fares on those last HSTs, tho the 18.30 looks like walk up prices only on offer.
 

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Part of me now wishes I'd gone for the 18:30 or 18:32 (trainline shows 2 fast London to Didcot services at 18:30 and 18:32 calling only at Reading). However, I'd rather get to Didcot in plenty of time for the bus than 13 minutes before in case of a delay even if the 18:30 is the special service!

Put it this way, for Penzance-bound passengers the last HST is 18:03, Cheltenham 18:15, Slough and between Reading, Oxford - Hereford 18:22. So I've gone for the safe bet :).
 

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Part of me now wishes I'd gone for the 18:30 or 18:32 (trainline shows 2 fast London to Didcot services at 18:30 and 18:32 calling only at Reading). However, I'd rather get to Didcot in plenty of time for the bus than 13 minutes before in case of a delay even if the 18:30 is the special service!

Put it this way, for Penzance-bound passengers the last HST is 18:03, Cheltenham 18:15, Slough and between Reading, Oxford - Hereford 18:22. So I've gone for the safe bet :).
Well, Taunton Advance fare prices on the 18.32 are a lot less than on the 18.30, so logic would suggest the 18.32 is a releif service (operated by an IET?) designed to accommodate people not bothered about HSTs! The 18.32 is a shorter jny time too.
 

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I know it could be too early yet, but any idea on 2+8 HST diagrams for May 4th and 6th whilst the South West services are diverting via Bristol/Melksham? Cheers.
 

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I believe the last GWR HST's out of Paddington in passenger service on the 18/05/19 are the 18:03 to Plymouth (or Penzance), 18:15 to Cheltenham Spa, the 18:22 to Hereford and the 18:30 to Exeter St. David's. I know because somebody tweeted / asked this question to GWR earlier today (not that long ago actually) and I'm booked into the Quiet Coach !!!!!
Your info about the last four departure times (but not to Penzance) is the same as jimm’s post #934 in this thread just over a week ago...
 

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GWR press release confirming the final HST from Paddington is reservation only. Also confirms the relief IET service at 1832.


https://www.gwr.com/about-us/media-...-and-date-of-the-last-high-speed-train-to-run
The time and date of the last High Speed Train to run
Wednesday 17th April 2019


Bumper turnout expected for last High Speed Train Service from Paddington

With large crowds expected to watch the last, regular High Speed Train depart London Paddington, GWR has announced that seats on board the memorable service will be reservation only.

After over 40 years’ in operation on the Great Western network, the High Speed Train is being replaced with bullet-style Intercity Express Trains, and the very last regularly timetable service will be the 18:30 from Paddington to Taunton on Saturday 18 May.

The train is being extended to Exeter St Davids, and with demand to travel on board expected to be very high, the service will be entirely reservation only, and passengers will have to hold a valid seat reservation to be able to board.

Click here to book your ticket.

An additional 18:32 Intercity Express Train is also being provided for those who do not wish to be on the last regularly timetabled High Speed Train.

GWR Managing Director, Mark Hopwood said:

“The High Speed Train has served the Western region for nearly 43 years, making a major impact on Intercity travel not only here in the west but across the country.

This last train marks a major milestone in the transformation of the Great Western Railway, with the completion of our Intercity Express Train rollout, prior to timetable changes tomorrow (May 19th), and again in December which will see us deliver more seats, and more frequent and quicker journeys as we benefit from the modernisation of our network.”

Those opting to travel to Paddington to record the event will be able to do so and special designated areas are being set aside for enthusiasts to be able to photograph and film safely.

In addition to the 18:30 service, the 18:03 departure to Plymouth, the 18:15 departure to Cheltenham Spa and the 18:22 departure to Hereford are also due to be formed of High Speed Trains, subject to operational requirements, providing a unique, farewell line-up at Paddington.

The HST will make a return to Paddington for a special charity charter tour on 1 June which will be raising money for First Group’s chosen charity, Action for Children.
 
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