In 1976, British Rail's first high-speed 'Intercity 125' service was introduced between London and Bristol. [125mph - 200km/h]. The hi-tech train arrived three minutes early; tickets cost 5; and news reports dwelled on the fact that the buffet car served hot food from 'state-of-the-art' microwave ov
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