THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO SWANSEA

Just Announced – 45596 ‘Bahamas’ to haul The Cathedrals Express

The Cathedrals Express will depart from Birmingham and head to Swansea via Chepstow, allowing travellers a more scenic journey as the route follows the Western banks of the River Severn.

Originally the main route into Wales from London before the construction of the Severn Tunnel, this train will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the route between Chepstow and Swansea opening, connecting it to the wider GWR network.

Departing From

Birmingham New Street, Barnt Green, Worcestershire Parkway, Cheltenham, Gloucester

Approximate Travel Timings

Approximate Destination Timings

Please Note All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

Classes of Travel

Pullman Dining	First Class Dining	Tourist (Non-Dining)
Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £30 per person, subject to availability.	Seating in one of our First Class coaches. A Light Breakfast and Afternoon Tea on the return journey included, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £20 per person, subject to availability.	Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of our Tourist coaches. A buffet is available for the purchase of hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks.
Adult £325 per person Child £295 per person SOLD OUT Table for 2 | 2 People £710	LIMITED AVAILABILITY Adult £225 per person SOLD OUT Table for 2 | 2 People £520	Adult £115 per person Child £85 per person Family £360

About the Locomotive

This train is due to be hauled by Jubilee Class locomotive, 45596 Bahamas, courtesy of the Bahamas Locomotive Society. (subject to availability)

Constructed in December 1934, this engine was one of 50 engines built at the North British Locomotive Co in Glasgow for the London Midland & Scottish Railway. Carrying engine No.5596, it was one of a class of ‘Jubilee’ express locomotives, which eventually totalled 191, others being constructed at Crewe and Derby. The engine received the name Bahamas in 1936.

Photo by Point & Shoot Photography