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HSTs near Nigerian passenger debut

ELEVEN Class 43 High Speed Train power cars and 11 Mk.3s were exported to Nigeria towards the end of 2023 by ROMIC Consulting.

The vehicles had all been withdrawn last year, with one of the power cars, No. 43008, used by CrossCountry on its farewell HST charter to Swanage.

After being sent off-lease, all 22 vehicles made their way to Great Yarmouth, most by rail under their

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