This was the special launch of the refurbished Class 458/5 units, with the press invited and members of the public allowed to look around the 10-coach train (2 units). After the display there was a special non-stop 1305 service to Windsor & Eton Riverside where again the press and members of the public were welcome on board, in fact it was advertised on the station concourse.
Here 458534 is the trailing unit of the two and is a former Class 460 unit from Gatwick Express. The ends of the units have been heavily modified in order to fit in with the existing Class 458 units.
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