WelTAG: Evaluating transport proposals

Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Bridgend (BGN) and Swansea (SWA) until 14:00.

Due to a fire next to the track between Bridgend (BGN) and Swansea (SWA):

Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

We expect the incident to last until 14:00 and disruption to services is expected until 18:00.

What's Happened?

We have been made aware of a fire next to the track between Neath and Swansea.

The Fire Brigade have put out the fire and services may now run along the line. However, we are expecting residual delays of up to 30 minutes on services traveling through the area in both directions until 17:00. Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays on your journey.

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 signalling staff being unavailable between Church Stretton (CTT) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 19:30.

Due to signalling staff being unavailable between Church Stretton (CTT) and Shrewsbury (SHR):

Services may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

We expect the incident to last until 19:30 and disruption to services is expected until 19:30.

What's Happened?

We have been made aware of a signalling staff being unavailable at Dorrington. We expect delays of around 15 minutes for trains passing through the area in both directions until 19:30.

This is affecting services on the following routes:

Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
Holyhead to Cardiff Central
Swansea to Shrewsbury (Heart of Wales)

Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays on your journey.

We'll publish more information here 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.

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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WelTAG: Evaluating transport proposals

We follow the Welsh Government’s Transport Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG) to evaluate solutions for transport-related problems. It helps us deliver the best results for people and communities, as well as value for Welsh public money.

WelTAG requires all projects, policies and programmes to be supported by a business case that shows how they’ll deliver value-for-money against a range of criteria. We’ll also consult closely with local people, communities, stakeholders and local authorities in any transport-related project.

Find out more about the WelTAG process

Welsh transport appraisal guidance (WelTAG) 2022