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I've been wanting to bring you this video for AGES - Transport for Wales have been running their Mk4 "Premier Sets" on the Manchester to South Wales route since the end of 2022, and I finally got a chance to give it a go on a stunning late Summers afternoon. Join me as we take a look at the incredible dining experience on board this train in first class as we cross England to Wales through the scenic Welsh Marches!
Journey details:
Date of travel - September 2023
Operator - Transport for Wales
Origin - Manchester Piccadilly
Destination - Cardiff Central
Class of travel - First
Price - £37.20/€43.45/$47.02 (advance first single including Railcard discount of 1/3 - reduced to £18.60/€21.72/$23.51 through delay repay 30)
Duration - 3 hours, 45 minutes
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video!
Music from EpidemicSound and is used under license.
A massive thanks to the following for their contributions to this video:
@Paul_Lucas for the Arriva Trains Wales Mk3 set footage
@SuperalbsTravels for the ex-Grand Central Mk4 interior shots
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Manchester Piccadilly
02:37 Transport for Wales
03:15 Transport for Wales Premier Sets
04:38 How I Booked My Tickets - Trainpal Sponsorship
05:48 Boarding the Train/First Class
05:59 Our Route
06:34 Departure from Manchester
06:49 Longsight Depot
07:18 Stockport
07:45 A Trouble-Free Wilmslow!
08:13 Manchester to Crewe Line & 110mph
08:38 Know Your Seat
10:21 Crewe
11:23 Onboard Dining Information
12:09 Shrewsbury
12:41 The Welsh Marches Line
13:10 Standard Class + Grand Central Refurbishment
13:48 Short Platforms?!?
14:18 Food!
14:45 Hereford and Entering Wales
15:34 Toilets
16:24 Cwmbran and Entry to The South Wales Mainline
16:44 Newport
17:01 My Thoughts and Conclusions
17:44 Cardiff Central
17:57 Arrival and Thank You!