Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA).
We expect the incident to last until 09:30 and disruption to services is expected until 09:30.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains, the 07:39 service from Cardiff Central to Swansea is cancelled.
Customers expecting to travel on this service should travel on the next service which departs Cardiff Central at 08:08.
For customers wishing to travel to Pyle, Baglan, Britton Ferry, Skewen and Llansamlet, we have organised a bus to meet the incoming Maesteg service at Bridgend to assist customers to complete their journey at no extra cost.
This will arrive at Bridgend at approximately 08:50 and will be provided by Cymru Coaches.
Your ticket can be used on the bus at no extra cost.
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
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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 between Cardiff Central and Swansea.
These arrangements are in place on services until 09:30.
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.
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.
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.
