Due to a broken down train between Pontypridd (PPD) and Radyr (RDR):
Services will be delayed by up to 40 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Pontypridd (PPD) and Radyr (RDR).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 15:56 until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
A train has broken down between Pontypridd and Radyr meaning services in the area are subject to disruption and may be cancelled,delayed or revised.
Our maintenance team are currently in contact with train crew working to rectify the problem.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from our maintenance team.
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
We have road transport running between Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Treherbert and Pontypridd to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
Services will depart at the following times: 18:00 from Pontypridd to Treherbert. 18:30 from Pontypridd to Merthyr Tydfil and 18:45 from Pontypridd to Aberdare
There will also be a rail replacement bus shuttling between Pontypridd and Radyr
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.
Your ticket can be used on the following services to help you complete your journey, listed below 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.
