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Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Maesteg (MST) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Maesteg (MST) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Maesteg (MST) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) and Maesteg (MST).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Wrexham Central and Bidston and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow are in place in the area, meaning rail services are likely to be delayed and cancelled. Due to the forecasted severe weather, we expect local road conditions to be poor so in the event of cancelled services, we may not be able to provide road transport.
Please check your journey and local weather forecasts before travelling.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour and have closed the railway to all services.
After this time, you cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Carmarthen and Milford Haven and have closed the railway to all services.
After this time, you cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock and have closed the railway to all services.
After this time, you cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog and closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Machynlleth and Pwllheli and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings in the area and have closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llanelli (LLE) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llanelli (LLE) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Llanelli (LLE) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow will affect the Heart of Wales line between Llanelli and Shrewsbury and have closed the railway to all services from 1500. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN) until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 09/01/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 09/01/2026.
Weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow are in place in the area, meaning rail services are likely to be delayed and cancelled. Due to the forecasted severe weather, we expect local road conditions to be poor so in the event of cancelled services, we may not be able to provide road transport.
Please check your journey and local weather forecasts before travelling.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Penarth (PEN) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Penarth (PEN) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Penarth (PEN):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Penarth (PEN).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:30 on 08/01/2026 until the end of the day.
Train services are now running every 30 minutes.
Please check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
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.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru
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.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Barry Island (BYI) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Barry Island (BYI) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Barry Island (BYI):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Barry Island (BYI).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 on 08/01/2026 until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted adverse weather in the South Wales rail services between Cardiff Central and Barry Island may be cancelled from 14:00. Passengers are being advised to avoid travel.
There is an hourly train service running from Cardiff Central to Barry town.
A limited number of Rail Replacement Bus Services are running. Alternative travel options:
We have organised buses to run between Cardiff Central and Barry Island to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will depart both stations hourly and are being provided by bus companies Teulu and Watts.
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.
Customers using Pay As You Go must ensure that they tap out at their end destination.
Please check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Merthyr Tydfil (MER) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Merthyr Tydfil (MER) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Merthyr Tydfil (MER):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Merthyr Tydfil (MER).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 on 08/01/2026 until the end of the day.
Customers are advised to travel only if necessary on the next available service. An hourly service will be running between Cardiff Central and Merthyr Vale. We are currently sourcing a bus to shuttle between Merthyr Vale and Merthyr Tydfil. Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
We apologise for the disruption to your journey.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bridgend (BGN) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bridgend (BGN) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bridgend (BGN):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Bridgend (BGN).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 on 08/01/2026 until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted adverse weather in the South Wales area rail services between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via the VOG may be cancelled from 14:00. Passengers are being advised to avoid travel.
A limited number of Rail Replacement Bus Services are running. Alternative travel options:
We have organised buses to run between Barry and Bridgend to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will depart both stations on the hour and are being provided by bus companies Pencoed and Ridgeway.
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.
Customers using Pay As You Go must ensure that they tap out at their end destination.
Please check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Radyr (RDR) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Radyr (RDR) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Radyr (RDR) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Radyr (RDR) and Cardiff Central (CDF).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 15:00 until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted adverse weather in the South Wales area rail services between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park are cancelled from 15:00. All services will be diverted via Llandaf and Cathays. Passengers are being advised to avoid travel to cancelled stations. You cannot travel by train - there are no trains running along this route. Please check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
Customers can use local bus services between Radyr and Cardiff to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 61, 62 and 63 Cardiff Bus services.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
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 apologise for the disruption to your journey.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Coryton (COY) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Coryton (COY) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Coryton (COY):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Coryton (COY).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 until the end of the day.
Customers are advised to travel only if necessary on the next available service. Half hourly services are running from Coryton via Cardiff Queen St to Cardiff Bay. Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
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.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
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 apologise for the disruption to your journey.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Pontypridd (PPD) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Pontypridd (PPD) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Pontypridd (PPD):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Pontypridd (PPD).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 until the end of the day.
Customers are advised to travel only if necessary on the next available service. Half hourly services are running from Cardiff Bay via Cardiff Queen St to Coryton. Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
We apologise for the disruption to your journey.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Treherbert (TRB) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Treherbert (TRB) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Treherbert (TRB) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Treherbert (TRB) and Cardiff Central (CDF).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 until the end of the day.
Customers are advised to travel only if necessary on the next available service. An hourly service will be running between the two locations. Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
We apologise for the disruption to your journey.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Rhymney (RHY) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Rhymney (RHY) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Rhymney (RHY) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Rhymney (RHY).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 until the end of the day.
Customers are advised to travel only if necessary on the next available service. An hourly service will be running between the two locations. Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
We apologise for the disruption to your journey.
Problems on our trains
Severe Weather forecast for Wales and Cross Borders Routes
Severe Weather forecast for Wales and Cross Borders Routes
From 15:00 on Thursday 8 January until end of service on Friday 9th January, no trains will be able to operate on the following routes:
- Llandudno Junction to Llandudno - suspended.
- Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog - suspended.
- Wrexham to Bidston - suspended.
- Craven Arms to Swansea service (via Heart of Wales Line) - suspended.
- Services west of Carmarthen - suspended.
- Maesteg and Ebbw services - suspended.
From 15:00 on Thursday 8 January until end of service on Friday 9th January, a reduced timetable will be introduced, with the following services operating:
- 1 train per hour (tph) Carmarthen - Cardiff Central.
- 1 tph Cardiff Central - Crewe.
- 1 tph Shrewsbury - Holyhead.
- 1 train every two hours Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth.
- 1 train every two hours on the Shrewsbury to Crewe local service.
- 1 tph Birmingham International - Shrewsbury.
- 1 tph Cardiff Central - Gloucester.
- 1 tph Chester – Manchester.
Due to poor road conditions rail replacement services and TrawsCymru routes are also affected. Please check your journey before travelling.
Last updated: January 8, 2026 15:21
