How the Metro transformation works will affect your journey plans between July 2024 and August 2024

Metro is being purpose built for Wales’ future. It will be a modern, efficient and sustainable way to travel but there may be temporary periods of change to your journey plans while be build it. Where possible we’re scheduling the transformation work to take place during less busy times to minimise disruption. We’re offering connections between rail services and bus services.

 

Rail replacement bus services

We’re always looking at improving customer experience and your honest feedback on the survey will help us shape our rail replacement services in the future.

  • Service changes | Cardiff Central - Coryton | Mondays - Thursdays, from late evening onwards
    • Changes to sevices between Cardiff Central and Coryton

      Metro engineering work means that, from Mondays to Thursdays, the last train is now much earlier.

      20:15 Coryton - Cardiff Central
      19:51 Cardiff Central - Coryton

      For later services, ticket acceptance has been agreed with Cardiff Bus, visit cardiffbus.com.

      Cardiff Central - Coryton

  • Service changes | Cardiff Central - Rhymney | Mondays - Thursdays and Sundays, from late evening onwards
    • Mondays - Thursdays, from approximately 20:00 onwards; Sundays, from approximately  18:30 onwards.

      Cardiff Central - Rhymney

July

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater | Sunday 07 July, until early afternoon1, 2
    • 1. No rail replacement bus service. Ticket acceptance has been agreed with Cardiff Bus. Services 61 and 63 to and from Cardiff. Please check your journey on cardiffbus.com.

    • 2. Trains to / from Aberdare diverted via Llandaf and will stop at all stations on this route

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Y Tyllgoed | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater | Monday 08 July - Thursday 11 July, late nights4
    • 4. Trains from Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr terminate at Radyr.

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Y Tyllgoed | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Llandaf | Monday 08 July - Thursday 11 July, late nights4
    • 4. Trains from Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr terminate at Radyr.

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Llandaf | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Llandaf

August

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater | Monday 19 August - Thursday 22 August, late nights4
    • 4. Trains from Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr terminate at Radyr.

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Y Tyllgoed | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Llandaf | Monday 19 August - Thursday 22 August, late nights4
    • 4. Trains from Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr terminate at Radyr.

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Llandaf | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Llandaf

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Llandaf | Sunday 25 August, all day3
    • 3. Trains to / from Merthyr and Treherbert diverted via the City Line and run non-stop between Radyr and Cardiff Central.

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Llandaf | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Llandaf

  • Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater | Monday 26 August - Thursday 29 August, late nights2
    • 2. Trains to / from Aberdare diverted via Llandaf and will stop at all stations on this route.

    • Radur - Caerdydd  Canolog trwy Y Tyllgoed | Radyr - Cardiff Central via Fairwater

  • Travel Advice FAQs
    • What work will be undertaken during this period?

      A whole package of works is planned including track and signalling work along with general maintenance.
      Find out all about Metro here.

       

      What will I expect when I arrive at the Radyr station inter-change hub?

      Radyr station will act as the main inter-change hub between rail and bus services. Customer service teams will be at hand at Radyr station to direct customers to and from the inter-change hub situated in the adjacent car park. Road transport has been arranged to link in with train services to keep wait times to a minimum. Toilet and shelter facilities will be available.

       

      Where will I be picked up or dropped off at my local station?

      Most bus service pick up / drop up points are situated outside the station. They will be clearly signposted but you can check out the location of your rail replacement bus stop here (choose your station then Car Park Information) or on the Useful Information Poster at your station.

       

      I usually take my bike on the train as I need it for onwards travel - can I take it on the bus service?

      Normally bikes are not permitted on rail replacement bus services however where possible bikes may be carried dependent on the driver’s discretion and space available. Any bikes carried on our bus services is at your own risk and Transport for Wales cannot accept responsibility for any damages.

       

      Can I take my dog on the bus service?

      Normally dogs are not permitted on rail replacement bus services except guide dogs.

       

      Can you take prams on the bus service?

      Prams are allowed however we ask that they are folded up before boarding.

       

      How much extra time will the bus service leg of my journey add to my overall journey?

      For the exact times you will need to check your specific journey plans but here’s a guide for some key journeys. These are based on average times for the time of night travelled.

      Route Approx bus service times
      Radyr - Pontypridd 00:35 hrs
      Radyr - Merthyr Tydfil 01:20hrs
      Radyr - Aberdare 01:20hrs
      Radyr - Treherbert 01:25 hrs

       

      Can I buy a ticket on the bus?

      There are no ticket purchasing facilities on board buses. Tickets must be bought before boarding a bus at your local booking office, ticket machines, on-line using our journey planner or from our app.

       

      I am a wheelchair user, can I access the rail replacement bus service?

      The buses are wheelchair accessible with low loading floors. For advice and to book assistance in advance call our Passenger Assist team 03330 050 501.

 

Future improvement work

For planned improvement works across our network that can affect the timetable please visit this page

Planned improvement work

 

Industrial action

For industrial action that can affect the timetable please visit this page

Industrial action