200 km/h High Speed Diesel-Electric Trainsets for Sale

The British Rail InterCity 125 (HST - high speed train) needs little by way of introduction; and ROMIC Group is proud to be able to offer the Class 43 HST trainset to the world market.

Built by British Rail Engineering between 1975 to 1982, the Class 43 is still officially the fastest diesel locomotive in the world, with a recorded top speed of 148.5mph.

From 2005 the class was extensively overhauled and life-extended with the original Paxman Valenta power units being replaced with MTU 4000 units.

The HST is formed of Mk3 passenger coaches with a Class 43 power car at each end. The trainset can be configured with coaches as required, with available options including:

• Standard class seating - mix of airline and table seating in a 2+2 configuration


• First class seating - table seating in a 2+1 configuration


• Standard class seating with guard / train manager accommodation


• Composite (standard and first) class seating with catering area


• Catering coaches

The Class 43 offers a proven high-speed, long-distance passenger solution for non-electrified lines, with comfortable air-conditioned passenger accommodation fully modernised to contemporary standards.

ROMIC Group is able to offer these trainsets worldwide, having already supplied in Mexico and Nigeria. We can provide an end-to-end service including shipping from the UK, training and handover, and provide a support package of spare parts including major spares such as engines, alternators and bogies.

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