Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
Services will 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 from 08:10 on 29/06/2026 until the end of the day.
We have organised buses to run between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. The following rail replacement services have been arranged:
06:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided by Jenson
09:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided Ferris and Watts
10:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport provided by Jenson
12:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided by Watts
13:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport provided by Ferris
16:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport provided by Watts
18:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided by Ferris
21:09 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa 2 provided by Jarvis
22:58 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Cardiff Central provided by Jarvis
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
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
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.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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:
- CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
These arrangements are in place on services until 20:00.
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.
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:
- CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
These arrangements are in place on services until 20:00.
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 have organised buses to run between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. The following rail replacement services have been arranged:
06:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided by Jenson
09:45 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided Ferris and Watts
10:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport provided by Jenson
12:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided by Watts
13:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport provided by Ferris
16:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport provided by Watts
18:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa provided by Ferris
21:09 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa 2 provided by Jarvis
22:58 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Cardiff Central provided by Jarvis
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
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
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.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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:
- WCB: Cardiff - Cheltenham Spa
- GWR: Cardiff - Newport
