With the sun having just popped behind a cloud the 07.41 Penzance to Paddington HST service passes South Marston near Swindon with power car 43196 leading. This service is one of a number of West of England trains that take the Bristol route rather than via the more normal Berks. and Hants. line. In this view looking westwards, there is absolutely no evidence of the forthcoming electrification that is now hopelessly behind schedule however, there was a closure notice attached to the style of the foot crossing where I was standing.
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