The Last Ever Pacer Train
Northern's went in November 2020, GWR said goodbye to theirs in in December 2020, and the end of May saw Transport for Wales Class 143 finally run for the last time, so with two units out in operation, I went for one last bumpy, squeaky, trip, and say farewell ...
Thanks to James Bennet from TfW, more on their new fleet of trains is here: https://tfwrail.wales/metro/trains
Additional thanks to Alex, Chris and Rhydian for providing me with the Welsh subtitles for the PA
(Translated into English, it says "Follow our safer travelling advice - Face coverings must be worn unless you are exempt - Plan ahead to avoid busy periods - Keep your distance, and wash your hands or use hand sanitser regularly.")
This video captures the final operational runs of Pacer trains, a series that had been in service since the 1980s but were eventually retired due to regulatory requirements. The footage includes trips on units from various operators, including Northern, GWR, and Transport for Wales, with locations spanning several Welsh towns and areas. The video reflects on the end of an era for these distinctive trains, known for their unique ride characteristics, as they were phased out of regular service.
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