1Z66 Cardiff - Birmingham?

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http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/K03208/2016/03/16/advanced

Caught this by chance earlier today. Does anyone know why it ran? Looks as though it's scheduled until the end of this week. No idea how long it's been scheduled already, although seems odd as it leaves 5 minutes before a Turbostar going the same way. Apologies if this has already been covered.

Thanks

 

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It's an extra for the Cheltenham Races. Runs every year for the duration of the event, for quite a number of years now. Inbound working is the 1510 from Birmingham. Booked for a 220.

 

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Cheltenham Races additional - Gold Cup Week