The Cathedrals Express to Swansea

The Cathedrals Express will depart from Birmingham and head to Swansea via Chepstow, allowing travellers a more scenic journey as the route follows the Western banks of the River Severn.

Originally the main route into Wales from London before the construction of the Severn Tunnel, this train will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the route between Chepstow and Swansea opening, connecting it to the wider GWR network.

This train will be hauled by special guest locomotive 45596 'Bahamas'.

Departing From: Birmingham New Street, Barnt Green, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham, Gloucester

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