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Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 23:59.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 23:59.
Due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 24/06/2026 until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, we are unable to run services between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury in both directions
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
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
Alternative Travel Options
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Transport for Wales ticket holders can use their tickets on West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in both directions from 05:59 to the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until the end of the day.
Due to severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD):
Services may be delayed by up to 40 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in the West Wales area.
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 shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, services between Carmarthen, Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven may be delayed and cancelled. We expect disruption until the end of the day.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses provided by Davies to run between Carmarthen, Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
The next Pembroke Dock bus replacement will depart at 15:00 from Pembroke Dock, stopping at all stations to Carmarthen
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.
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
If you would like to travel on a different day, you can use your ticket on Transport for Wales services until the end of the day on 30/06/2026
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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. If your train is cancelled and you decide not to travel, you can get a fee-free refund from where you purchased your ticket.
You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning
New: Incident due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until the end of the day.
Due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
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 until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run in both directions between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa. We expect disruption until the end of the day. Only travel if it is essential to do so.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham with GWR via Bristol Parkway
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
If you would like to travel on a different day, you can use your ticket on Transport for Wales services until the end of the day on 30/06/2026
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey today.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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. If your train is cancelled and you decide not to travel, you can get a fee-free refund from where you purchased your ticket.
You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until 22:00.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until 22:00.
Due to severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID).
We expect the incident to last until 22:00 and disruption to services is expected from 12:00 until 22:00.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run between Wrexham Central and Bidston.
Please use the next available service.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Bridgend (BGN) and Maesteg (MST) until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Bridgend (BGN) and Maesteg (MST) until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.
Due to severe weather between Bridgend (BGN) and Maesteg (MST):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).
We expect the incident to last until 23:30 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 24/06/2026 until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, services between Bridgend and Maesteg will be cancelled.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses provided by Forge Travel to run between Bridgend and Maesteg to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
Customers can also use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost:
- Bus route 70/71 between Bridgend and Maesteg operated by First Cymru.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
Your ticket can be used on GWR services 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 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
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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. If your train is cancelled and you decide not to travel, you can get a fee-free refund from where you purchased your ticket.
You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.
Due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).
We expect the incident to last until 23:30 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
Customers should travel on rail services to Newport and change there for a service towards Ebbw Vale.
Your ticket can be used on GWR services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
Services from Newport to Ebbw Vale Town are unaffected.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Alternative Travel Options:
Customers can use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost:
- X15, 151, and 26 services between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale with Stagecoach
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Update: Incident due to severe weather at Machynlleth (MCN) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to severe weather at Machynlleth (MCN) until the end of the day.
Due to severe weather at Machynlleth (MCN):
Services may be cancelled from Aberystwyth (AYW) towards Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 02:14 until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury as well as between Machynlleth and Pwllheli
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have organised buses to run between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury in both directions to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. You can find details of the services running by visiting the Transport for Wales Live Map or by using our Journey Planner at tfw.wales
These arrangements are in place on services until 11:00
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
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Wrexham General (WRX) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Wrexham General (WRX) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Due to severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Wrexham General (WRX):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Wrexham General (WRX).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 00:00 until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Hot weather has been forecast between Chester and Wrexham General meaning fewer trains will be able to run.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map and using our journey planner at tfw.wales
For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Alternative Travel Options
You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- Route 1 provided by Arriva Bus Wales between Chester and Wrexham in both directions.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
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
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Due to severe weather 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 23:59 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:06 on 24/06/2026 until 22:59 on 26/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to severe weather, the line is closed between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
This means our services between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog are unable to run in either direction.
The line will be closed all day with all train services being replaced by Road replacement transport.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have organised buses to serve all stations between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog to assist customers to complete journeys at no extra cost. These will be provided by Llew Jones.
You can check times for services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map and using our journey planner at tfw.wales
Extended journey times can be expected. Approximate journey times by replacement road transport calling at all stations are 15 minutes between Llandiudno and Llandundo Junction and 1 hour 10 minutes between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
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
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB):
Services will be cancelled in the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay area.
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 06:00 until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Hot weather has been forecast Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.
Services from Pontypridd directly to Cardiff Bay will be Cancelled. Please use an alternative train service and change at Cardiff Queen Street for a service to Cardiff Bay.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
Due to severe weather between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services may be cancelled from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) towards Cardiff Central (CDF).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 04:00 until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run in both directions between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central via Crewe and Shrewsbury.
Customers are able to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central on Transport for Wales services via Chester.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Chester and Crewe with Avanti West Coast
- Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street Via Crewe with Avanti West Coast
- Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe with Northern
- Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury with West Midlands Railway
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey today.
Further Information
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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. If your train is cancelled and you decide not to travel, you can get a fee-free refund from where you purchased your ticket.
You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN) until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN) until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Heath Low Level (HLL) and Penarth (PEN).
We expect the incident to last until 20:00 on 27/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 22/06/2026 until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.
What's Happened?
Hot weather has been forecast, Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.
A Shuttle will operate servicing stations - Coryton, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Ty Glas and Heath Low Level in both directions. For passengers wishing to travel towards Cardiff Central or Rhymney, please change at Heath Low Level and walk to Heath High Level for connecting train services.
There will be a reduced service Between Cardiff Central and Penarth due to the severe weather forcast.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
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
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Coryton to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 86 Cardiff Bus services.
You can use these services until from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th
Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Penarth to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- Service 92 with Cardiff Bus.
You can use these services from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday22nd to Saturday 27th
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Cardiff Bus website 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.
