4th May 2002

first Great Western
(Football Specials)

HSTs Used several including;
43002 + 43181 (1Z23 & 1Z72)

A number of specials ran to convey Arsenal and Chelsea supporters to Cardiff for the FA Cup final. 

Route (1)
London Paddington - Reading - Swindon - Bristol Parkway - Severn Tunnel Junction - Newport - Cardiff
Cardiff - (reverse of outward route) - London Paddington

Trains ran outward as follows;
1Z10 08.12 ex Padd
1Z15 09.12 ex Padd
1Z18 09.48 ex Padd
1Z21 10.12 ex Padd
1Z23 10.48 ex Padd
1Z26 11.12 ex Padd
1Z31 12.12 ex Padd

Return;
1Z72 18.10 ex-Cardiff
(others not given)

Notes:
(1) Route of 1Z23/1Z72 only confirmed.
(2) details of the other HSTs used and return headcodes would be appreciated.

Source : Roger Elliott
(travelled on 1Z23/1Z72 throughout)

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