Severn Express was a

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which operated between

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and Newport via

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and Coldra.

History

On 1 September 2019, the route (along with X5 Bristol–Cribbs Causeway) was transferred from

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who operated it as a

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service. First noted the removal of tolls from the

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as having contributed to lower passenger numbers. From 5 January 2020, the stops at

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and

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were removed. Stagecoach stated that the route had been running at a financial loss and that the changes were to improve journey times and punctuality in the hope of increasing passenger numbers. The service was withdrawn on 14 June 2020. It was partially replaced by the X7 Trawshafren service operated by the

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between Bristol and Chepstow.Adventure rescues Severn Express ''

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References

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