APT-E train high speed test runs on the Midland Main Line from St. Pancras to Leicester (October 1975) (TM-DOS-48)

High speed tests were carried out, exploiting the potential of Advanced Passenger Train technology over a line with many speed restrictions and a nominal line limit of 144km/h (90 mile/h). The fastest scheduled train time was cut by 27 minutes for the 99.1 miles, with an average speed of 162.6km/h...