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The last of Britain's DREADED Pacer Railbuses!

Channel: Dylan's Travel Reports
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A look at one of Britain's already retired "Pacer" railbuses. After 35 years of service, this "much loved" train is finally history!

Date of Travel: 7 May 2021
Class of Travel: Standard Class (2nd Class)
Rolling Stock: Class 143 Pacer
Cost of Ticket: £65.35 ($92.15, €75.85 including railcard discount of ⅓ for "Explore Wales 4 in 8" pass)
Origin: Barry Island, United Kingdom (Wales)
Destination: Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom (Wales)

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This video features a retired Class 143 Pacer railbus, once in service for over 35 years. The journey takes place between Barry Island and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, with several locations along the route including Briton Ferry, Buckley, Cardiff Central, Llantwit Major, Nelson, Pontarddulais, and others. The operators involved are GWR, Network Rail, and Transport For Wales. No headcode information is available for this recording.

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  • Platform ID wp6LcbgLwuc
  • Views 55,208
  • Date published 4 Jun 2021 16:00
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 02:59
  • Recorded 7 May 2021
  • Locomotives 1
  • Headcodes 0
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