Monster Jam | Transport for Wales

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 20:00.

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 20:00 and disruption to services is expected until 20:00.

We have been made aware of more trains then usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport South Wales and Ebbw Vale Town.

Our services between Ebbw Vale Town and Newport are disrupted in both directions, with a reduced service in operation on the route, please be advised we expect this reduced service to remain in place until the end of the day:

Please also be advised this incident only affects services towards Ebbw Vale Town that have started at Newport and services to Newport that have started at Ebbw Vale Town with these services being cancelled.

Customer at Newport are advised to travel on Transport For Wales services to Cardiff Central where they can change for connecting Ebbw Vale Town services:

Customers at stations between Ebbw Vale Town and Pye Corner wishing to travel to Newport are advised to travel to Cardiff Central and change there for connecting Transport For Wales services towards Newport.

Alternative Travel Options:

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

Route 21 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newbridge and Llanhilleth
Route 26 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newbridge and Ebbw Vale
Route 56 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Crosskeys via Rogerstone and Pontymister
Route 151 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Newbridge via Pye Corner, Rogerstone, Pontymister, Risca and Crosskeys
Route X15 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Llanhilleth via Rogerstone, Crosskeys and Newbridge

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

These arrangements are in place on services until 20:00.

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

Monster Jam 2026

Saturday 16 May 2026

Post-event

Buy Before You Board

You must buy your ticket before getting on the train. To save time later, buy a return ticket on your way in. You can also buy your ticket on the TfW app or website tfw.wales. Revenue Protection Inspectors will be doing ticket checks before and after the event.

Person under the influence

Public safety

Anyone under the influence of alcohol who is considered a threat to their own or public safety will be refused travel.

Person shouting at another person

Anyone who uses abusive language or threatening behaviour towards our customers or colleagues will also be refused travel.

Last services post-event

Cardiff Central:

Destination	Departure time
Swansea	22:50
Hereford	23:23
Gloucester	23:18
Pontypridd	23:43
Ebbw Vale Town	23:08
Bristol Temple Meads	22:47
Barry Island	23:30
Ystrad Mynach	23:22
Carmarthen	22:50
Coryton	22:39
Maesteg	23:17
Rhymney	22:35
Aberdare	22:41
Penarth	23:08
Merthyr Tydfil	22:30
Treherbert	23:00
Crewe	22:15
Bristol Parkway	21:18

Cardiff Queen Street:

Destination	Departure time
Pontypridd	23:47
Barry Island	23:25
Treherbert	23:04
Ystrad Mynach	23:26
Coryton	22:22
Rhymney	22:39
Penarth	23:02
Merthyr Tydfil	22:34
Aberdare	22:42
Cardiff Central	23:50

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