Due to a tree blocking the railway between Ystrad Mynach (YSM) and Rhymney (RHY):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Ystrad Mynach (YSM) and Rhymney (RHY).
We expect the incident to last until 09:00 and disruption to services is expected until 10:00.
We have been made aware of a tree on the line at Hengoed.
For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.
Our colleagues at Amey Infrastructure are aware and staff are currently en route to the affected area.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from Network Rail.
Please check back shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
Customers can use local bus services between Rhymney and Caerphilly to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- 26, 50, 51, 53, C9 Stagecoach services.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Stagecoach website https://www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey
We apologise that our Pay As You Go cannot be used on local bus operators.
We advise passengers to tap out at the earliest opportunity.
We have road transport running between Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney provided by Teulu/Bluebirds, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations.
