Metro service changes | Transport for Wales

Update: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system at Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN) until 18:00.

Due to a fault with the signalling system at Wellington (Shropshire) (WLN):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).

We expect the incident to last until 18:00 and disruption to services is expected until 18:00.

What's Happened?

We have been made aware of a signalling problem at Wellington.

To allow our colleagues at Network Rail to fix the issue, we are reducing the number of services running between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International.

This is affecting services on our Birmingham International to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, Holyhead to Birmingham International and Llandudno Junction to Birmingham International routes in both directions. Trains will be cancelled between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International and we expect this disruption to last until 18:00. Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays and cancellations on your journey.

Please be aware that West Midlands Railway are also affected by this incident. You can check your journey with any operator at tfw.wales.

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:

Shrewsbury to Birmingham International in both directions with West Midlands Railway
Birmingham International to Crewe in both directions with Avanti West Coast
Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly in both directions with CrossCountry

These arrangements are in place on services until 18:00.

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.

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

Please check back 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.

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.

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 fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 23:59 on 07/08/2026.

Due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 07/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 07/08/2026.

What's Happened?

Following a lineside fire in the Marshfield area between Cardiff Central and Newport, fewer services are able to run.

Due to limited number of service being able to run between Cardiff Central and Newport, fewer services are able to run between Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury and Ebbw Vale Town and Maesteg.

Our Cardiff - Holyhead services will be starting/terminating at Shrewsbury. Our Cardiff - Manchester Piccadilly services currently remain unaffected in both directions.

Our Ebbw Vale to Maesteg services will only be able to run between Cardiff Central and Maesteg, with our Newport to Ebbw Vale services running as normal.

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:

Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa via Bristol in both directions
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

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.

Road transport provision is extremely limited at this time and we advise customers to postpone their journeys unless essential.

Alternative Travel Options

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

Route X24 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Pontypool via Cwmbran.

Route 21 and X3 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Pontypool and Cwmbran.

Route 23 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cwmbran and Hereford via Abergavenny.

Route X3 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cardiff, Pontypool and Cwmbran.

Route 11 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cwmbran and Pontypool.

Route 30 provided by Cardiff Bus between Cardiff and Newport.

Route X30 provided by Newport bus between Newport and Cardiff.

This is in place until the end of the day.

Further Information

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 fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR) until 23:59 on 05/08/2026.

Due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Gloucester (GCR).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 05/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59 on 05/08/2026.

What's Happened?

Following a lineside fire in the Marshfield area between Cardiff Central and Newport.

Fewer services are able to run.

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:

Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa via Bristol in both direcitons.
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa in both directions.

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.

Alternative Travel Options

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

Route 73 and X74 provided by Newport Bus between Newport and Chepstow.
Route 72 provided by Newport Bus between Chepstow and Lydney.

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

We have limited road transport running between Newport and Gloucester provided by Cymru Coaches, to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost until 18:25.

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.

Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.

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How the Metro transformation works will affect your journey plans between July and August 2026

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.

Temporary car park closures

To facilitate rail replacement bus services due to Metro improvement works, these car parks will be temporarily closed on the following dates:

Pontypridd station (front of station)*

05:00 Thursday 30 July - 23:59 Saturday 15 August

*Pontypridd booking office will be temporarily closed from Friday 31 July until Saturday 15 August.

Radyr station (Park and Ride)

05:00 Monday 03 August - 23:59 Saturday 15 August

Treforest station (partial closure)

05:00 Wednesday 05 August - 23:59 Saturday 15 August

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Rail replacement bus services

July

Pontypridd - Treherbert | Friday 31 July - Thursday 06 August

August

Cardiff Central - Ystrad Mynach | Monday 03 August - Thursday 06 August, late evenings

Cardiff Central - Aberdare | Friday 07 August, late evening

Radyr - Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil | Friday 07 August - Saturday 15 August

Also, rail tickets accepted on Stagecoach services: x4, 60, 61, 78, 79, 81, 95, 104, 113, 120, 121, 122, 130 & 132.

Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr - Pontypridd

Cardiff Central - Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil | Saturday 08 August, late evening

Cardiff Central - Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil | Monday 10 August - Saturday 15 August, late evenings

Pontypridd - Treherbert | Sunday 16 August, early morning

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