Just to re-assure our members -
GWR▸ are not the only train operator suffering staff shortages and train faults - here is today's High Speed Train schedule / allocation from the
HST▸ enthusiasts group. Other trains are available between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and between York and Leeds.
What you forgot to mention, Graham, was that as well as staff shortages, hidden amongst that list is another case of
"Due to more than the usual number requiring repairs at the same time" as a VTEC HST power car was called in following the failure yesterday of an
XC▸ power car (and subsequent failure of the
EMT» HST power car initially roped in) for the 1V58 and 2C80 services