Latest News | 2 June 2021
Collaboration leads to high-speed train documentary
East Midlands Railway has collaborated with fellow Marketing Derby Bondholder AV IT Media on a new documentary sharing the story of the HST.
The documentary features archive footage, stunning new imagery and interviews with numerous EMR staff who have worked on and with these iconic machines.
The much-loved trains retired earlier this month after 39 years of service on the Midland Main Line.
EMR was determined to recognise this historic moment and provide the opportunity for people to speak about what the HSTs mean to them, and how they impacted on their career and lives on the railway.
Will Rogers, managing director at EMR, said: “To this day, the HST remains an iconic piece of British engineering and a much-loved part of the railway.
“We wanted to celebrate the HSTs, in tribute to the people who have worked on them and loved them throughout their career.
“A documentary is the perfect way for us at EMR to say goodbye and wish the trains a happy retirement. We hope our customers enjoy watching it too.”
Neil Bamford, fleet director at EMR, said: “We were incredibly sad to see the HSTs go.
“We know this is the end of an era not just for our colleagues but for enthusiasts who have followed the journey of our HSTs through the years.
“For many, they are much more than just a train. They’ve become a fundamental part of people’s lives.”
As well as the documentary, EMR is also producing a range of bespoke items, which will be available to buy over the coming weeks and months.
They include a limited edition ‘build your own HST,’ exclusively in EMR purple livery, as well as limited edition pin badges.
To view the HST documentary please click here.
