Due to a fault on a train between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW).
We expect the incident to last until 12:30 and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to a fault on a train the following service alterations have been made:
11:37 Pwllheli to Machynlleth will terminate at Tywyn.
13:38 Pwllheli to Machynlleth will terminate at Tywyn.
15:37 Pwllheli to Machynlleth will terminate at Tywyn.
12:51 Machynlleth to Pwllheli will start at Tywyn.
14:56 Machynlleth to Pwllheli will start at Tywyn.
16:55 Machynlleth to Pwllheli will start at Tywyn.
19:04 Machynlleth to Pwlhelli will now depart at 20:04.
20:06 Machynlleth to Pwlhelli will now depart at 21:06.
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
Alternative Travel Options
We have limited road transport running between Machynlleth and Tywyn provided by Lloyds, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
Machynlleth to Tywyn rail replacement services will depart at approximately 12:51, 14:56 and 16:55. These services will meet the outoing train service at Tywyn.
Tywyn to Machynlleth rail replacement will meet the incoming train at Tywyn at approximately 13:46, 15:26 and 17:27.
These arrangements are in place on services until 18:00.
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 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.
