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New: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until the end of the day.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run between Newport and Ebbw vale Town.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- Route 56 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Crosskeys via Rogerstone and Ponytmister.
- Route X15 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Llanhilleth via Rogerstone, Crosskeys and Newbridge.
- Route 151 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Newbridge via Pye Corner, Rogerstone, Pontymister, Risca and Crosskeys.
- Route 1 provided by Newport Bus between Newport and Rogerstone via Pye Corner.
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
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.
Update: Incident due to a safety inspection of the track between Abergele & Pensarn (AGL) and Rhyl (RHL) until 17:00.
Update: Incident due to a safety inspection of the track between Abergele & Pensarn (AGL) and Rhyl (RHL) until 17:00.
Due to a safety inspection of the track between Abergele & Pensarn (AGL) and Rhyl (RHL):
Services may be delayed by up to 65 minutes.
We expect the incident to last until 17:00 and disruption to services is expected until 17:00.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of an issue with the track between Abergele & Pensarn and Rhyl.
We'll publish more information here shortly.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Chester and Bangor to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Chester at approximately 14:15 provided by Keanes Coaches.
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 also be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Avanti between Crewe and Holyhead
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.
Your ticket can also be used on the following local bus services, to help you complete your journey at no extra cost:
- 1 Wrexham Gen - Chester
- 11 Rhyl - Chester
- 12 Rhyl - Llandudno
- 13 Prestatyn - Llandudno
- 5C Llandudno - Bangor
- 5D Llandudno - Bangor
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
These arrangements are in place on services until 18:00.
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 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.
New: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system at Bidston (BID) until 14:00 on 30/08/2026.
New: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system at Bidston (BID) until 14:00 on 30/08/2026.
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Bidston (BID):
Services may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Wrexham General (WRX) and Wrexham Central (WXC).
We expect the incident to last until 14:00 on 30/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 14:00 on 30/08/2026.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a signalling problem at Bidston.
For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delays of around 15 minutes to be expected.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware of the problem and Technicians are currently en route to the affected area.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure technicians.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delayed and cancellations between Wrexham General and Wrexham Central on your journey.
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 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 broken down train at Neath (NTH) until 11:30.
Update: Incident due to a broken down train at Neath (NTH) until 11:30.
Due to a broken down train at Neath (NTH):
Services may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN).
We expect the incident to last until 11:30 and disruption to services is expected from 09:45 until 13:30.
What's Happened?
A train has broken down at Neath meaning services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen 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.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to remain on site at Swansea and Carmarthen to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at approximately 11:00 and are provided by Francis mini travel, Cymru Coaches, Gower mini travel, Davies Coaches, and Teulu Travel.
These arrangements are in place on services until 15:00.
We have also organised buses to cover the following journeys:
10:45 Carmarthen to Milford Haven
11:53 Milford Haven to Carmarthen
11:15 Briton Ferry to Swansea
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
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:
- Cardiff Central to Carmarthen in both directions with GWR
These arrangements are in place on services until 13:00
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.
