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Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Bridgend (BGN) and Barry (BRY) until 19:00.
Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Bridgend (BGN) and Barry (BRY) until 19:00.
Due to a fire next to the track between Bridgend (BGN) and Barry (BRY):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Bridgend (BGN) and Barry (BRY).
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected until 22:00.
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
We have road transport running between Barry and Bridgend provided by Cymru, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
Services will depart at the following times:
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.
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 Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until the end of the day.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 06:00 until the end of the day.
Due to a shortage of trains, there will be a reduced TfW service between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa.
Customers are advised to travel on the next available service or travel on the rail replacement provided for the following cancellations:
13:10 Cardiff Central calling all stations to Cheltenham Spa - Provided by Keepings coaches
16:10 Cardiff Central calling all stations to Cheltenham Spa - Provided by JKT International
16:10 Cardiff Central calling all stations to Cheltenham Spa - Provided by Forge Travel
19:10 Cardiff Central calling all stations to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Forge Travel
14:37 Cheltenham Spa calling all stations to Cardiff Central - Provided Davies Coaches
17:45 Cheltenham Spa calling all stations to Cardiff Central - Provided by JKT International
20:41 Cheltenham Spa calling all stations to Cardiff Central - Provided by Keeping Coaches
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
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on any CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa to complete your journey until the end of the day.
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.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Crewe (CRE) and Wrexham General (WRX) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Crewe (CRE) and Wrexham General (WRX) until the end of the day.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Crewe (CRE) and Wrexham General (WRX):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Crewe (CRE) and Wrexham General (WRX).
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 the hot weather forecast, services between Crewe and Wrexham General will be reduced in both directions.
Alternative Travel Options
Customers are advised to travel on the next available service.
Customers travelling from Wrexham General to Crewe are advised to board the next service to Chester, where they can make a connection to Crewe.
Customers travelling from Crewe to Wrexham General are advised to board the next available service to Chester, where they can make a connection to Wrexham General.
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Avanti West Coast services between Chester and Crewe in both directions until the end of the day.
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.
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.
