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Delayed DUFFS - Snowdonia Statesman runs 66 Minutes LATE | Worcestershire Parkway |

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This video follows the Railtour that was originally planned to start from Cardiff Central, but due to delays on the empty stock working from Crewe, it was instead terminated at Newport.
• 3Z53 0219 Crewe H.S. – Newport (South Wales): Left Crewe 34 minutes late, arriving at Newport 50 minutes late, where the train was terminated instead of running through to Cardiff.
• 1Z53 0547 Newport – Blaenau Ffestiniog: The railtour itself then departed Newport 47 minutes late. Further time was lost en route due to an operational incident at Gloucester.

Despite the challenges, the tour pressed on and gave enthusiasts a unique experience, with Newport stepping in as the unexpected starting point.

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A railtour originally planned to start from Cardiff Central faced significant delays, leading to its termination at Newport instead. The train, 3Z53 0219, departed Crewe 34 minutes late and arrived at Newport 50 minutes behind schedule. The tour then departed Newport 47 minutes late, with further delays caused by an operational incident at Gloucester. Despite these challenges, the railtour continued, offering enthusiasts a unique experience with Newport serving as the unexpected starting point. The journey involved multiple locations including Crewe, Newport, Gloucester, and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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  • Platform ID Lbb_d0IJTHs
  • Views 462
  • Date published 11 Sep 2025 11:16
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 04:15
  • Locomotives 8
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