Due to a fire next to the track between Bargoed (BGD) and Rhymney (RHY):
Services will be delayed by up to 5 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Bargoed (BGD) and Rhymney (RHY).
We expect the incident to last until further notice and disruption to services is expected from 19:05 until further notice.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a problem between Rhymney and Bargoed.
We'll publish more information here shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
We have road transport running between Rhymney and Bargoed, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
Departing Bargoed a XX.25 and XX.56 with Teullu buses
Departing Rhymney XX.10 and XX.44 with Teulu buses
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.
Further Information
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
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
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.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.