Transport for Wales Class 197 Review - Derestricted Standard Plus

In this video, we check out Transport for Wales' new CAF trains in derestricted Standard Plus from Maesteg to Cardiff Central. The question is, is it better than normal standard class?
Date of travel: Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Class of travel: Derestricted Standard Plus.
Rolling stock: Class 197 DMU.
Train identity: 2G62.
Train type: Ordinary Passenger.
Unit number: 197119.
Operator: Transport for Wales (AW).
Ticket type: Explore Cardiff and Valleys.
Ticket cost: £9.30 (including 1/3 discount with a 16-25 Railcard).
Starting station: Maesteg [MST].
End station: Cardiff Central [CDF].
Additional information:
Standard Plus plans abandoned: www.modernrail...
All information derived from Realtime Trains.
Realtime Trains: www.realtimetr....
OpenTrainTimes: www.opentraint....
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[@elegantinfusions]

Mid Glamorgan has not existed since about 1996, I think with the county changes, it now comes under Bridgend county council

[@Pulsarnix]

Interesting. Garth (Mid Glamorgan) is still the station name if you look on national rail. It must be a legacy hangover.