Desc: The Age of the Train: Directed by Richard Taylor. With Lucy Hester, Ronnie Barker, Jimmy Savile, Peter Parker. In 1976, British Rail introduced an iconic new train, the HST (High Speed Train) 125, which was capable of travelling at up to 125 mph. A marketing campaign fronted by Jimmy Savile using the slogan "This is the age of the train" helped revive the poor image and looming financial crisis of British Rail.