Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 minutes ago
Hello, and welcome back to another train trip report, this time I review the GWR Class 802 in Standard Class.
For this week's video, I am travelling on a new-ish bi-mode Hitachi Class 802 units from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids.
These trainsets, along with the very similar DfT-spec Class 800s wholly replaced GWR's long-distance fleet, including the Class 180 Adelante, and of course the fan-favourite Class 43 HST.
Unfortunately, this new train is plagued with many faults and problems, which is why I would describe it as the worst high-speed train I have ever been on. It's definitely my least favourite train to ride.
Watch the video to see why I really dislike this new train, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Hope you enjoy this video, if you did give it a like, and don't forget to subscribe for more weekly content.
#gwr #iet #tripreport
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Journey Details:
Origin: London Paddington
Destination: Exeter St Davids
Company: GWR (Great Western Railway)
Train: UK Class 802 'Intercity Express Train' (IET)
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Distance: 174 miles / 280 kilometres
Price: £33.40
Time: 2h08m + 19L
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Hello, and welcome back to another train trip report, this time I review the GWR Class 802 in Standard Class.
For this week's video, I am travelling on a new-ish bi-mode Hitachi Class 802 units from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids.
These trainsets, along with the very similar DfT-spec Class 800s wholly replaced GWR's long-distance fleet, including the Class 180 Adelante, and of course the fan-favourite Class 43 HST.
Unfortunately, this new train is plagued with many faults and problems, which is why I would describe it as the worst high-speed train I have ever been on. It's definitely my least favourite train to ride.
Watch the video to see why I really dislike this new train, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Hope you enjoy this video, if you did give it a like, and don't forget to subscribe for more weekly content.
#gwr #iet #tripreport
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Journey Details:
Origin: London Paddington
Destination: Exeter St Davids
Company: GWR (Great Western Railway)
Train: UK Class 802 'Intercity Express Train' (IET)
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Distance: 174 miles / 280 kilometres
Price: £33.40
Time: 2h08m + 19L
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Find me elsewhere:
superalbs.weebly.com
twitter.com/superalbs
