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Due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):

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

We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 until the end of the day.

Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, we are unable to run services between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury in both directions

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

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

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:

Transport for Wales ticket holders can use their tickets on West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in both directions from 05:59 to the end of the day.

Due to severe weather between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).

We expect the incident to last until 21:37 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:06 until 21:37 on 26/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Due to severe weather, the line is closed between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

This means our services between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog are unable to run in either direction.

Please note we expect the line to be closed all day with all train services being replaced by Road replacement transport.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have organised buses to serve all stations between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog to assist customers to complete journeys at no extra cost. These will be provided by Llew Jones.

To Check services at individual stations please use the Transport for Wales Live Map

Departures from Llandundo will be at 0506, 0714, 1016, 1319, 1616 and 1908

Deprtures from Blaenau Ffestiniog will be at 0606, 0820, 1118, 1422, 1717, and 2012

Extended journey times can be expected. Approximate journey times by replacement road transport calling at all stations are 15 minutes between Llandiudno and Llandundo Junction and 1 hour 10 minutes between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog. 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 the National Rail website.

Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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

Due to severe weather between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cardiff Central (CDF):

Services may be cancelled from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) towards Cardiff Central (CDF).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 04:00 until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run in both directions between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central via Crewe and Shrewsbury.

Customers are able to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central on Transport for Wales services via Chester.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

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:

Chester and Crewe with Avanti West Coast
Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street Via Crewe with Avanti West Coast
Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe with Northern
Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury with West Midlands Railway

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.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey today.

Further Information

Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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. If your train is cancelled and you decide not to travel, you can get a fee-free refund from where you purchased your ticket.

You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning

Due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).

We expect the incident to last until 23:30 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, fewer services than normal will be able to run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town. Services from Newport to Ebbw Vale Town are unaffected.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options:

Customers can use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost:

X15, 151, and 26 services between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale with Stagecoach

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

These arrangements are in place on services from 05:30 until the end of the day.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey today.

Further Information

Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning

Due to severe weather between Bridgend (BGN) and Maesteg (MST):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Maesteg (MST) and Bridgend (BGN).

We expect the incident to last until 23:30 on 26/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, services between Bridgend and Maesteg will be cancelled.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options:

We have organised buses provided by Forge Travel to run between Bridgend and Maesteg to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

Customers can also use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost:

Bus route 70/71 between Bridgend and Maesteg operated by First Cymru.

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

These arrangements are in place on services from 05:00 until the end of the day.

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

Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

You can find out more about your travel options here: Red Extreme Heat Warning

Due to severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).

We expect the incident to last until 21:00 and disruption to services is expected until 21:00.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains caused by extreme heat, our Swansea to Shrewsbury services via Llandrindod are currently disrupted and expected to be affected until the end of the day. Our Heart of Wales Swansea to Shrewsbury services are currently affected in both directions.

We are currently sourcing replacement road transport.

We'll publish more information here shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

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.

Due to severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD).

We expect the incident to last until 21:30 and disruption to services is expected from 17:30 until 21:30.

As a result of extreme weather we are experiencing faults on our trains, meaning services between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock may be cancelled in both directions. We expect the incident to last until 21:30 and disruption until 21:30.

Alternative Travel Options:

We have organised buses to run between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at the following times and locations:

At Carmarthen departing at approximately 19:40 calling at all stops to Pembroke Dock - Provided by Cymry
At Pembroke Dock departing at approximately 21:07 calling at all stops to Carmarthen - Provided by Cymry

Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

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.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

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

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.

Due to a points failure between Abercynon (ACY) and Aberdare Platform 1 (ABA):

Services will be delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Aberdare Platform 1 (ABA) and Abercynon (ACY).

We expect the incident to last until further notice

What's Happened?

We have been made aware of a signalling problem affecting a set of points which switch trains between tracks at Abercynnon.

For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area.

Our colleagues at Network Rail/Amey Infrastructure are aware of the problem and Technicians are currently en route to the affected area/signalling.

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.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

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

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.

Customers can use local bus services between Aberdare and Pontypridd to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

25, 60 and 61 Stagecoach services.

You can use these services until 23:59

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Stagecoach website www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey

We apologise that our Pay As You Go cannot be used on local bus operators.

We advise passengers to tap out at the earliest opportunity.

We have road transport running between Pontypridd and Aberdare provided by Teulu and Thomas of Rhondda, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.

Services will depart at the following times:

Pontypridd XX:30 and XX:00 starting at 18:00

Aberdare XX:30 starting at 18:30

Services will also be suspended on the Merthyr line for 1 hour from 20:00. A bus service will leave Pontypridd just after 20:00 and at 21:00. These will call at all stops up and back.

Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations.

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:

Stagecoach

Due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB):

Services will be cancelled in the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay area.

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 25/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 13:00 on 23/06/2026 until 23:59 on 25/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Hot weather has been forecast Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.

Services from Pontypridd directly to Cardiff Bay will be Cancelled. Please use an alternative train service and change at Cardiff Queen Street for a service to Cardiff Bay.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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

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.

Due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Heath Low Level (HLL) and Penarth (PEN).

We expect the incident to last until 20:00 on 27/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 22/06/2026 until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Hot weather has been forecast, Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.

A Shuttle will operate servicing stations - Coryton, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Ty Glas and Heath Low Level in both directions. For passengers wishing to travel towards Cardiff Central or Rhymney, please change at Heath Low Level and walk to Heath High Level for connecting train services.

There will be a reduced service Between Cardiff Central and Penarth due to the severe weather forcast.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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

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.

Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Coryton to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 86 Cardiff Bus services.

You can use these services until from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th

Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Penarth to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

Service 92 with Cardiff Bus.

You can use these services from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday22nd to Saturday 27th

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Cardiff Bus website https://www.cardiffbus.com/services

We apologise that our Pay As You Go cannot be used on local bus operators.

We advise passengers to tap out at the earliest opportunity.

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All Updates

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until the end of the day.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 21:37 on 26/06/2026.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 23:59 on 26/06/2026.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Bridgend (BGN) and Maesteg (MST) until 23:30 on 26/06/2026.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 21:00.

Update: Incident due to severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until 21:30.

Update: Incident due to a points failure between Abercynon (ACY) and Aberdare Platform 1 (ABA) until further notice.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) until 23:59 on 25/06/2026.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN) until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.

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