Due to a tree blocking the railway at Ferryside (FYS):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Carmarthen (CMN).
We expect the incident to last until 16:00 and disruption to services is expected until 16:00.
What's Happened?
Following a tree on the line at Ferryside yesterday, the line remains to be shut between Swansea and Carmarthen in both directions.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are working to safely remove the tree. This disruption is expected to last until approximately 16:00 today, Sunday 18 October.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We are currently sourcing replacement road transport to run between Swansea and Carmarthen. 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 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.
