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Update: Incident due to severe weather between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR) until 23:59.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR) until 23:59.
Due to severe weather between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 05:10 until 23:59.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run between Wrexham General and Chester.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 23:59.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 23:59.
Due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 24/06/2026 until 23:59.
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, we are unable to run services between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury in both directions
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
Alternative Travel Options
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Transport for Wales ticket holders can use their tickets on West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in both directions to the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) until 23:59 on 27/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) until 23:59 on 27/06/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB):
Services will be cancelled in the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay area.
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 27/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 06:00 on 25/06/2026 until 23:59 on 27/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Hot weather has been forecast Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.
Services from Pontypridd directly to Cardiff Bay will be Cancelled. Please use an alternative train service and change at Cardiff Queen Street for a service to Cardiff Bay.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN) until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN) until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Heath Low Level (HLL) and Penarth (PEN).
We expect the incident to last until 20:00 on 27/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 22/06/2026 until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Hot weather has been forecast, Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.
A Shuttle will operate servicing stations - Coryton, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Ty Glas and Heath Low Level in both directions. For passengers wishing to travel towards Cardiff Central or Rhymney, please change at Heath Low Level and walk to Heath High Level for connecting train services.
There will be a reduced service Between Cardiff Central and Penarth due to the severe weather forcast.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Coryton to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 86 Cardiff Bus services.
You can use these services until from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th
Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Penarth to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- Service 92 with Cardiff Bus.
You can use these services from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday22nd to Saturday 27th
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Cardiff Bus website https://www.cardiffbus.com/services
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.
