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New: Incident due to a broken down train at Radyr (RDR) from 18:08 until 19:00.
New: Incident due to a broken down train at Radyr (RDR) from 18:08 until 19:00.
Due to a broken down train at Radyr (RDR):
Services will be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in the Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr area.
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected from 18:08 until 21:00.
What Happened?
The problem has now been rectified and services are able to run. We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations 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.
Pay as you go customers
If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.
Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.
If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.
Update: Incident due to trespassers on the railway between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Manchester Airport (MIA) until 19:00.
Update: Incident due to trespassers on the railway between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Manchester Airport (MIA) until 19:00.
Due to trespassers on the railway between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Manchester Airport (MIA):
Services may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Manchester Airport (MIA).
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected until 19:00.
What's Happened?
We've been made aware of a trespass incident at/between [location] meaning services in the area are subject to disruption and may/will be cancelled/delayed or revised. Network Rail and British Transport Police are working to make the area safe for rail services to run normally.
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:
- Northern between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly in both directions
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations 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.
Pay as you go customers
If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.
Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.
If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until the end of the day.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of our Class 197 Fleet, we have fewer trains available to run today's service. Services between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street will be cancelled for the day.
Our engineers are working hard to bring trains back into service as quickly as possible.
We apologise for any 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:
- West Midlands Railway between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street
- Merseyrail between Chester and Liverpool
These arrangements are in place on services 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.
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations 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.
