"125" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌwʌn.tuːˈfaɪv/ Forms: 125s [plural]
Etymology: From their maximum speed of 125 mph. Head templates: {{en-noun}} 125 (plural 125s)
  1. (UK, rail transport) A high-speed train (HST) powered by two British Rail Class 43s, one at each end. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1999 June 16, Hoppy, “Re: HST from Paddington”, in uk.railway (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "2010 January 6, McKevvy, “Re: Could you safely lie between the rails of an HSL?”, in uk.railway (Usenet)",
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