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Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 23:59 on 07/08/2026.
Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 23:59 on 07/08/2026.
Due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services will be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 07/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 07/08/2026.
What's Happened?
Following a lineside fire in the Marshfield area between Cardiff Central and Newport.
Fewer services are able to run, but residual delays of around 60 minutes are to be expected.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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:
- Great Western Railway services between Swansea and Cardiff Central and between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa via Bristol in both directions
- CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
Road transport provision is extremely limited at this time and we advise customers to postpone their journeys unless essential.
Alternative Travel Options
You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
Route X24 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Pontypool via Cwmbran.
Route 21 and X3 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Pontypool and Cwmbran.
Route 23 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cwmbran and Hereford via Abergavenny.
Route X3 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cardiff, Pontypool and Cwmbran.
Route 11 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cwmbran and Pontypool.
Route 30 provided by Cardiff Bus between Cardiff and Newport.
Route X30 provided by Newport bus between Newport and Cardiff.
This is in place until the end of the day.
Further Information
Customers are advised that we expect this incident and disruption to continue until the end of service on Friday 7th August,
We expect to run more services from tomorrow Wednesday 5th August; customers are advised to check and plan their journeys accordingly:
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.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR) until 00:00 on 05/08/2026.
Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR) until 00:00 on 05/08/2026.
Due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR).
We expect the incident to last until 00:00 on 05/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 00:00 on 05/08/2026.
What's Happened?
Following a lineside fire in the Marshfield area between Cardiff Central and Newport.
Fewer services are able to run, but residual delays of around 60 minutes are to be expected.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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:
- Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa via Bristol in both direcitons.
- CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa in both directions.
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
Alternative Travel Options
You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- Route 73 and X74 provided by Newport Bus between Newport and Chepstow.
- Route 72 provided by Newport Bus between Chepstow and Lydney.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at https://www.traveline.cymru.
We have limited road transport running between Newport and Gloucester provided by Cymru Coaches, to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost until 18:25.
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.
