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Update: Incident due to engineering works not being finished on time at Cardiff Central (CDF) until 12:00.

Due to engineering works not being finished on time at Cardiff Central (CDF):

Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

We expect the incident to last until 12:00 and disruption to services is expected until 13:30.

Network Rail/Amey Infrastructure have been carrying out planned engineering works at Cardiff Central.

Unfortunately, the work took longer than anticipated to be completed. Services are still experiencing residual delays as a result.

The following lines are affected:

Cardiff Central to West Wales

Cardiff Central to North Wales

Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town

Cardiff Central to Maesteg

Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa

We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure teams.

Please check back shortly. 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

New: Incident due to engineering works not being finished on time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 10:00.

Due to engineering works not being finished on 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 10:00 and disruption to services is expected until 12:00.

Network Rail/Amey Infrastructure have been carrying out planned engineering works at Cardiff Central.

Unfortunately, work has taken longer than anticipated to be completed. As a result, a reduced service will be running between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.

We will publish more information here, Please check back shortly. 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:

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 12:00.

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

Customers can also travel on the next available TfW service to Cardiff Central and connect with our Cardiff-Ebbw Vale Town services.

Please check back for further information. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Update: Incident due to engineering works not being finished on time at Cardiff Central (CDF) until 06:30.

Due to engineering works not being finished on time at Cardiff Central (CDF):

Services may be delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Services may be cancelled in the whole Valleys network area.

We expect the incident to last until 06:30 and disruption to services is expected until further notice.

Network Rail and Amey Infrastructure have been carrying out planned engineering works at Cardiff Central.

Unfortunately, we have been told the work will take longer than anticipated to complete.

As a result, services this morning on the Valleys network are likely to be delayed, cancelled or revised.

We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure teams.

Please check back shortly. 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

Customers can use local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

Treherbert - 120, 121, 124, 130 and 132 Stagecoach services

Aberdare - 25, 60 & 61 Stagecoach services

Merthyr - 78 and 79 Stagecoach services

Pontypridd - Cardiff Central via Llandaf & Cathays - Stagecoach 132 or 13, 24, 25 and 52 Cardiff Bus services

Radyr via the City Line - 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 61, 62 and 63 Cardiff Bus services

Caerphilly - 27, 28, and 86 Cardiff Bus Services and 26 Stagecoach service

Ystrad Mynach - 26, 50, 51, 53 Stagecoach services and 27, 28, and 86 Cardiff Bus Services

Rhymney and Bargoed - 26, 50, 51, 53 Stagecoach services

Barry Island - 93, 94, 95 Cardiff Bus services

Bridgend via VOG - 303, 304 First Bus services

Coryton - 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 86 Cardiff Bus services

Penarth - 92 Cardiff Bus service

Cardiff Bay - 6 and 9 Cardiff Bus services

You can use these services until 12:00

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Stagecoach website www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey

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.

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