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Update: Incident due to a points failure between Hereford (HFD) and Leominster (LEO) until 17:00.

Due to a points failure between Hereford (HFD) and Leominster (LEO):

Services will be delayed by up to 60 minutes.

We expect the incident to last until 17:00 and disruption to services is expected from 15:52 until 19:00.

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 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.

Update: Incident due to a broken down train between Harlech (HRL) and Pwllheli (PWL) until 14:30.

Due to a broken down train between Harlech (HRL) and Pwllheli (PWL):

Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Harlech (HRL) and Machynlleth (MCN).

We expect the incident to last until 14:30 and disruption to services is expected until 16:30.

What's Happened?

A train has broken down at Harlech meaning services in the area are subject to disruption and will 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.

We are currently trying to source replacement transport.

Please check back here for more information shortly.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have limited road transport at x running between Harlech and Pwllheli as well as between Pwllheli and Machynlleth provided by Lloyds, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.

These arrangements are in place on services until 16:00.

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.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until the end of the day.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):

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 from 07:00 until the end of the day.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa.

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:

Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa with CrossCountry

Between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction with GWR

Between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa with GWR

These arrangements are in place on services in both directions 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.

Alternative Road Transport

We have organised buses to run between Newport and Gloucester to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost.

Rail replacement from Newport calling all stops to Gloucester will be provided by Teulu and Cymru Coaches, these buses will depart hourly at XX:40.

Rail replacement from Gloucester calling all stops to Newport will be departing at the correct train departure time from Gloucester. These will be provided by Teulu and Cymru Coaches

These arrangements are in place on services until end of 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

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.

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 more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR) until the end of the day.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR).

We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 05:40 until the end of the day.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run between Wrexham General and Chester.

Customers are advised to travel on the next available service where possible.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options:

Customers can use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost:

  • Route 1 between Wrexham and Chester with Arriva Bus Wales

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.

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.

New: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until the end of the day.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time 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 the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 05:15 until the end of the day.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, no trains are able to run between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options:

We have organised buses to run between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at approximately, provided by Llew Jones:

At Llandudno, calling all stations to Blaenau Ffestiniog :

05:15

07:08

10:10

13:10

16:10

19:10

At Blaenau Ffestiniog, calling all stations Llandudno:

06:19

08:38

11:38

14:38

17:38

20:38

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

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.

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.

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 21:00.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).

We expect the incident to last until 21:00 and disruption to services is expected from 06:00 until 21:00.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, trains are unable to run between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Our services between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town are cancelled for the day. Our Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town services currently remain unaffected.

Customers are advised to travel on the next available service to Cardiff Central to connect with our Cardiff Central - Ebbw Vale services.

You can also use your ticket on the next available GWR and CrossCountry service between Cardiff Central and Newport at no extra cost.

These arrangements are in place for the remainder of the day.

Alternative Travel Options:

Customers can also use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost on the following routes:

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.

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.

These arrangements are in place for the remainder 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.

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 checking reports of an obstruction on the line between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Heath High Level (HHL) until further notice.

Due to checking reports of an obstruction on the line between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Heath High Level (HHL):

Services will be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Caerphilly (CPH).

We expect the incident to last until further notice and disruption to services is expected from 13:00 until 16:00.

Services are now returning to normal. We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.

Your ticket can be used on the following services to help you complete your journey, listed below at no extra cost:

  • service (TOC)

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.

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.

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