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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 exGrand 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 TroubleFree 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!