James Price

Update: Incident due to flooding between Caerphilly (CPH) and Rhymney (RHY) until 15:30.

Due to flooding between Caerphilly (CPH) and Rhymney (RHY):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ystrad Mynach (YSM).

We expect the incident to last until 15:30 and disruption to services is expected until 16:30.

Services are now returning to normal. We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.

Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Caerphilly to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

27, 28, and 86 Cardiff Bus Services (Please note these services do not go to Caerphilly)
26 Stagecoach service.

You can use these services until 17:00

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Stagecoach and Cardiff Bus websites https://www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey

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.

Customers can use local bus services between Rhymney and Caerphilly to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

26, 50, 51, 53 Stagecoach services.

You can use these services until 17:00

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.

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.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

Pay as you go customers

If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.

Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.

If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.

Update: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 16:30.

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):

Services may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

We expect the incident to last until 16:30 and disruption to services is expected until 18:30.

What's Happened?

We have been made aware of a signalling problem at Shrewsbury.

For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal on some lines, with residual delays of around 15 minutes to be expected.

Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware of the problem and Technicians are currently en route to the affected area/signalling.

Our services from Shrewsbury towards Aberystwyth, Birmingham International and Hereford are affected in both directions.

Please continue to travel as planned but expect a small delay to your journey.

We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure technicians. Please check back shortly.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

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.

Update: Incident due to flooding between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until the end of the day.

Due to flooding between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).

We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.

What's Happened?

Due to a flooding, the line is blocked between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Network Rail has closed the railway meaning we can't run trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions.

Before the line reopens it will need to be inspected to make sure it is safe to run trains on.

We expect the line to remain closed for the rest of the day with all trains on the route being replaced by road transport where possible.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have organised buses to run between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Provided by Keans Coaches and Dilwyns.

These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.

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 the National Rail website.

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.

Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

Pay as you go customers

If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59.

Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 on 23/10/2026 until 23:59.

What's Happened?

Due to flooding caused by severe weather, our Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth services may be cancelled throughout the day.

Customers are advised to travel on the next available service.

The following services have also been cancelled and road transport will be provided:

18:44 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
20:44 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
19:28 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth
21:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth

Please check back later for operator details.

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 the National Rail website.

Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations

You can also travel at a later date. Customers with tickets dated for Friday 23rd October, Saturday 24th October and Sunday 25th October can travel on any Transport for Wales service on Monday 26th October and Tuesday 27th October at no extra cost.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

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.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 23:59.

Due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59.

What's Happened?

Due to forecasted severe weather, services on our Heart of Wales line have been cancelled until the end of the day.

You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.

We apologise for the disruption to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have limited road transport running between Swansea and Shrewsbury provided by Lakeside, AC Jenkins, TNS and Francis Mini Travel to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.

These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.

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 the National Rail website.

Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations

You can also travel at a later date. Customers with tickets dated for Friday 23rd October, Saturday 24th October and Sunday 25th October can travel on any Transport for Wales service on Monday 26th October and Tuesday 27th October at no extra cost.

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.

Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW) until 23:59.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 until 23:59.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run Machynlleth and Tywyn.

Our services between Machynlleth and Pwllheli are disrupted in both directions.

Please be advised our services from Pwllheli will terminate at Tywyn with replacement road transport operating between Tywyn and Machynlleth.

Our services that normally start at Machynlleth heading towards Pwllheli will now start at Tywyn with replacement road transport running between Machynlleth and Pwllheli.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have limited road transport at Machynlleth running between Machynlleth and Tywyn in both directions provided by Lloyds coaches, 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 the National Rail website.

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.

Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

Pay as you go customers

If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Llandudno Junction (LLJ) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until the end of the day.

Due to severe weather between Llandudno Junction (LLJ) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno Junction (LLJ) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).

We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 10:00 until the end of the day.

What's Happened?

Due to severe weather, the line is blocked between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog .

For safety until the line is inspected we cannot run trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions.

We are waiting for updates from Network Rail,

Please check back here for more information shortly.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have organised buses to run between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost.

These will arrive at Llandudno at approximately 13:30 provided by Keans Coaches.

These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day:

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 the National Rail website.

Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations

Further Information

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.

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Chief Executive Officer

Former Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Welsh Government, James was appointed as TfW’s Chief Executive Officer in January 2018 after acting as Chair during the start-up phase.

James originally started his career in civil engineering contracting. A professional economist, he has worked across the UK with the Welsh Government, UK Government and with government-owned agencies in Wales and England.

Until the end of 2017 he was also the Additional Accounting Officer for Economy, Transport, Skills and Natural Resources, leading a team of around 2,500 civil servants.

James has had responsibility for infrastructure delivery for the Welsh Government since 2007, firstly as Director of Transport and then as director general and Deputy Permanent Secretary. He is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of TfW and the proper stewardship of public funds. James is also the Chair of Transport for Wales Rail Ltd and a Director of Pullman Rail Ltd.