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Update: Incident due to a broken down train at Neath (NTH) until 11:30.

Due to a broken down train at Neath (NTH):

Services may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN).

We expect the incident to last until 11:30 and disruption to services is expected from 09:45 until 13:30.

What's Happened?

A train has broken down at Neath meaning services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen are subject to disruption and may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Our maintenance team are currently in contact with train crew working to rectify the problem.

We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from our maintenance team.

Please check back here for more information 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.


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.

Update: Incident due to a shortage of on train staff between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL) until 08:52.

Due to a shortage of on train staff between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL):

We expect the incident to last until 08:52 and disruption to services is expected until 08:52.

Due to a shortage of on-train staff, the following services between Machynlleth and Pwllheli have been cancelled:


  • 06:43 Machynlleth - Pwllheli
  • 09:34 Pwllheli - Machynlleth


Our services between Machynlleth and Pwllheli are disrupted in both directions.


We expect the incident to be cleared by 08:52. Train services will be disrupted until 08:52.


Alternative Travel Options:

We have organised buses to run between Machynlleth and Pwllheli to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at:

  • Machynlleth at approximately 06:43 provided by Lloyds, calling all stops to Pwllheli.
  • Pwllheli at approximately 09:34 provided by Lloyds, calling all stops to Machynlleth.

These arrangements are in place on services until 12:00.

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


Please check back here for more information 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.


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.

For real time updates for services in England and Scotland, please visit National Rail Enquires.

 

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