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Onboard Great Western Railway Class 800 | Cheltenham Spa to Worcester Shrub Hill

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Take a seat by the window and enjoy a rail journey through the heart of the Midlands aboard a GWR Class 800 🚆

This video follows the Bristol Temple Meads – Worcester Foregate Street service, filmed from the passenger seating area as the train travels north from just south of Cheltenham Spa toward Worcester Shrub Hill.

Although the journey itself runs from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hill, filming begins shortly after Cheltenham, capturing some of the most interesting sections of the route. Watch the railway unfold through the windows as we pass key locations and major junctions, with views of the line, infrastructure, and surrounding countryside from a passenger’s perspective.

From the approach to Gloucester to the steady run onward toward Worcester, this is a relaxing, real-time look at modern Great Western operations on a historic route—seen not from the cab, but as most travellers experience it: from their seat on the train.

Perfect for railway enthusiasts, fans of the Class 800, or anyone who enjoys watching the UK railway network roll by.

👉 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.
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This video captures a journey through the Midlands aboard a Great Western Railway Class 800, filmed from a passenger seat as the train travels north from near Cheltenham Spa toward Worcester Shrub Hill. The route includes key locations such as Gloucester, Bristol Temple Meads, and Worcester Foregate Street. The footage provides a real-time view of the railway line, infrastructure, and surrounding countryside from a traveller’s perspective, showcasing modern operations on a historic route.

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  • Platform ID QIHb-aw-BXY
  • Views 309
  • Date published 23 Jan 2026 20:34
  • Date added 12 Feb 2026 21:03
  • Locomotives 5
  • Headcodes 6
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