{"id":401740,"date":"2026-04-08T21:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=191695"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:13:33","slug":"tfw-teams-up-with-225-group-and-branch-line-society-for-charity-rail-tour-through-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=401740","title":{"rendered":"TfW teams up with 225 Group and Branch Line Society for charity rail tour through Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Transport for Wales (TfW) has partnered with the 225 Group and Branch Line Society to run a special one-day charity rail tour on a Mark 4 train to raise money for Alzheimer\u2019s Society and Railway Children. <\/p>\n

The \u201cGerald of Wales\u201d will depart Holyhead on Saturday 25 April at 07:08, travelling along the North Wales coast and continuing through the scenic Welsh Marches to Newport and Swansea, before returning via the same route in the evening. Passengers can also join at stations along the North Wales main line including Chester and Crewe. <\/p>\n

The journey offers the opportunity to travel between Chester and Crewe on a Mark 4 hauled by a Class 67 locomotive, a route not usually operated by these trains. The tour is also planned to operate on lengths of track not regularly covered by passenger trains including freight loops, through lines and the \u2018Leckwith Loop\u2019 between Ninian Park and the South Wales Mainline.  <\/p>\n

TfW\u2019s new Spring\/Summer menu will be served celebrating the very best of Welsh produce. Standard Class customers will have the option to purchase a freshly prepared breakfast or an evening meal package, crafted by our onboard chefs.  <\/p>\n

First Class passengers will be treated to a full cooked breakfast on the outward journey with a specially curated menu showcasing premium Welsh ingredients available on the return trip, including: <\/p>\n