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Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA) until 10:00.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA) until 10:00.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA).
We expect the incident to last until 10:00 and disruption to services is expected until 10:00.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains, the following services have been cancelled:
- 07:39 Cardiff Central to Swansea
- 08:28 Swansea to Cardiff Central
Customers are advised to travel on the next available service.
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
Alternative Travel Options:
Road transport will be provided for our Swanline stations, Pyle, Baglan, Britton Ferry, Skewen and Llansamlet.
- 07:39 Cardiff Central to Swansea - road transport will be provided by Forge Travel from Bridgend. Bus is expected to depart Bridgend at approximately 08:50.
- 08:28 Swansea to Cardiff Central - road transport will be provided by Francis. Bus is expected to depart Swansea on time.
These arrangements are in place on services 10:00.
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 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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW 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 a fault on a train between Llandrindod (LLO) and Swansea (SWA) until 07:30.
Update: Incident due to a fault on a train between Llandrindod (LLO) and Swansea (SWA) until 07:30.
Due to a fault on a train between Llandrindod (LLO) and Swansea (SWA):
Services will be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Llandrindod (LLO) and Swansea (SWA).
We expect the incident to last until 07:30 and disruption to services is expected until 10:00.
We have been made aware of a fault on a train at Llandeilo,
Due to this fault, the train has been taken out of service for repairs to be undertaken,
Our services on the Heart of Wales line are disrupted in both directions between Llandrindod and Swansea,
The following services are amended as follows:
04:48 Swansea to Shrewsbury train will terminate at Llandeilo and will re-start at Llandrindod at 07:32,
05:13 Swansea to Llandovery train will terminate at Llandeilo
05:54 Shrewsbury to Swansea trail will terminate at Llandrindod
06:41 Llandovery to Swansea train will now start at Llandeilo at 07:02
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have limited road transport at Llandeilo, Llandovery and Llandrindod running between Llandrindod and Swansea provided by M Haywood, Davies and Lakeside Coaches, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
These arrangements are in place on services until 10:30.
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW 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 Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) from 10:27 until 22:27.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) from 10:27 until 22:27.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 22:27 and disruption to services is expected from 10:27 until 22:27.
What's Happened?
Due to more trains than usual needing repair at the same time, fewer trains are able to run between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth.
The following services have been cancelled:
10:27 Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth
16:30 Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth
20:32 Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth
12:27 Aberystwyth - Shrewsbury
18:27 Aberystwyth - Shrewsbury
22:27 Aberystwyth - Machynlleth
Please travel on the next available service where possible.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised a bus to run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. This will arrive at approximately 22:27 at Aberystwyth, calling all stations to Machynlleth, provided by Lloyds Coaches.
These arrangements are in place until 23:30.
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW 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.
New: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from 06:10 until 07:10.
New: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) from 06:10 until 07:10.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
We expect the incident to last until 07:10 and disruption to services is expected from 06:10 until 08:40.
Owing to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time, our services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa are disrupted.
As a result, the following services have been cancelled.
- 06:10 Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa
- 07:43 Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central
Our services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa are disrupted in both directions.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 07:10. Train services may be disrupted until 08:40.
We have been unable to source replacement buses on this route. Please travel on the next available service.
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following services to help you complete your journey, listed below at no extra cost:
- 08:15 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central, operated by CrossCountry.
These arrangements are in place on services until 09:15
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.
Please check back here for more information shortly. 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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations 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.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Chester (CTR) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ) from 09:25 until 18:26.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Chester (CTR) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ) from 09:25 until 18:26.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Chester (CTR) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ).
We expect the incident to last until 18:26 and disruption to services is expected from 09:25 until 18:26.
What's Happened?
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time, fewer trains are able to run between Chester and Llandudno Junction.
Please travel on the next available service.
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW 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.
New: Incident due to a broken down train at Radyr (RDR) from 18:08 until 19:00.
New: Incident due to a broken down train at Radyr (RDR) from 18:08 until 19:00.
Due to a broken down train at Radyr (RDR):
Services will be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in the Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr area.
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected from 18:08 until 21:00.
What Happened?
The problem has now been rectified and services are able to run. We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations 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.
