CrossCountry Class 43 'HST' - First Class Review - Better than a XC Voyager? (Exeter to Birmingham)

XC Voyager First Class Review:    • CrossCountry Voyager - First Class Review ...   In today's video I begin my journey at Exeter St Davids, where I will travel on-board the CrossCountry HST to Birmingham New Street. I felt that this video would be a good comparison to the CrossCountry Voyager video, which has recently found itself quite the large audience, and was definitely subject to some debate. This CrossCountry HST is the other type of train running on the same routes as the Voyagers, and many people prefer them. This includes myself, see the video for why! As an aside, this is the first video filmed with my new camera - a marked improvement. Videos from my backlog will still be varyingly filmed with either my old or new camera, but in any case, an upgrade to video quality is here! :) --- Journey Details: Origin: Exeter St Davids Destination: Birmingham New Street Company: CrossCountry Train: UK Class 43 + Mk3 ‘HST/InterCity 125’ Accommodation: First Class Seat (1st) Distance: 165 miles / 265 kilometres Time: 2h32m --- Find me elsewhere: https://superalbs.weebly.com/   / superalbs   Music by Vexento:    / @vexento  

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I tried Britain’s OLDEST high-speed train, and this surprised me!

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Exeter to Plymouth XC 221 drivers eye view (no commentary)

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Surviving 13½ Hours on a CrossCountry Train. What's This Journey from Aberdeen-Penzance REALLY Like?

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The History of HSTs on the Cross Country Network

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Midland Mainline and Intercity Class 43 HST 43159+43025), Class 350s, 390s and 730s at London Euston

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GWR 'Castle' HST Standard Class Review - Better than a Class 802 IET? (Plymouth to Penzance)

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We Rescued a HST Power Car - First Great Western GWR 43025 - Ely to Ruddington - EXTENDED EDITION

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CrossCountry Voyager Review - Are they REALLY that bad? (Manchester to Birmingham)

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Crossing The Country On A 47 Year Old Intercity Classic! CrossCountry HST First Class Review

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Full Journey* Cross Country Class 43 HST Plymouth to Bristol Parkway (19/06/21)

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How CrossCountry Have FIXED One of Britain's Most HATED High Speed Trains (Sort of...)

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GWR Night Riviera Review : A Fantastic Experience

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I tried First Class on Britain’s WORST high-speed train...

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Class 37 Driver's Eye View: Exeter St. Davids to Kings Norton (Birmingham)

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The History of HSTs in the West

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What are CrossCountry's Classic InterCity 125s like?

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I Tried Germany’s FASTEST Train: Munich to Berlin in UNDER 4 Hours on the ICE SPRINTER! 🇩🇪⚡

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We ride a Class 66 on East West Rail

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Exeter St Davids to Penzance via Dawlish Driver's Eye View

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A Day in the Life of an Elizabeth line Driver | Transport for London