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Update: Incident due to the sea flooding the railway between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 21:00 on 24/10/2026.
Update: Incident due to the sea flooding the railway between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 21:00 on 24/10/2026.
Due to the sea flooding the railway between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 21:00 and disruption to services is expected from 18:40 until 21:00.
What's Happened?
Due to predicted high tide flooding the railway, the line is blocked between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
For safety we cannot run trains until the tide levels have dropped.
This affects services between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth in both direcitons
The following services have been altered:
- 18:45 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth will be cacnelled and replaced by road transport
- 19:27 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International will start at Machynlleth at 20:11 with replacement road transport running between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth in its place
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey. You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have organised buses to run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth in both directions to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will depart Machynlleth at 18:48 and depart Aberystwyth at approximately 19:27 provided by Lloyds Coaches.
These arrangements are in place on services between 18:48 and 20:11.
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 the National Rail website.
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.
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.
Pay as you go customers
If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.
Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.
If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 12:00.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 12:00.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 12:00 on 25/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 04:30 until 12:00 on 25/10/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a forecasted severe weather, the following services on our Heart of Wales line has be cancelled.
You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
- 11:10 Swansea to Shrewsbury via Llandrindod
- 12:08 Shrewsbury to Swansea via Llandrindod
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We are currently sourcing replacement road transport. Please check back later for operator details.
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 an obstruction on the track between Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) and Holyhead (HHD) until 19:00.
Update: Incident due to an obstruction on the track between Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) and Holyhead (HHD) until 19:00.
Due to an obstruction on the track between Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) and Holyhead (HHD):
Services may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected until 21:00.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a tree on the line at Bangor. For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delayed of around 10 minutes to be expected.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware and staff are currently en route to the affected area.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from Network Rail.
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.
Update: Incident due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires between Pontypridd (PPD) and Abercynon (ACY) until 19:00.
Update: Incident due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires between Pontypridd (PPD) and Abercynon (ACY) until 19:00.
Due to an object being caught on the overhead electric wires between Pontypridd (PPD) and Abercynon (ACY):
Services will be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Pontypridd (PPD) and Aberdare Platform 1 (ABA).
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected from 18:05 until 21:00.
What's Happened?
Amey Infrastructure have reported issues between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare and closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Customers can use local bus services between Aberdare and Pontypridd to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- 95, 113, 60 and 61 Stagecoach services.
You can use these services until the end of service.
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.
Customers can use local bus services between Merthyr and Pontypridd to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- 78/79/81/X4/60/61 Stagecoach Services.
You can use these services until the end of service.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Stagecoach website https://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.
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.
Pay as you go customers
If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.
Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.
If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 25/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a forecasted severe weather, no trains will be running between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock.
You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
Road transport has been organised to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost. Rail replacement provided by
Taf Valley, Davies, Star Coaches, Cymru Coaches & Glyns.
Please note - road transport is currently unable to serve Manorbier due to worsening road conditions in the area.
These arrangements are in place until the end of Sunday.
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 the National Rail website.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
- You can also travel at a later date. Customers with tickets dated for Friday 23rd October, Saturday 24th October and Sunday 25th October can travel on any Transport for Wales service on Monday 27th October and Tuesday 28th October at no extra cost.
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 forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 25/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a forecasted severe weather, no trains will be running between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock.
You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
The following rail replacement services have been organised to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost. Rail replacement provided by AC Jenkins, Davies, Cymru, Easybus & Cymru & Teulu
These arrangements are in place until the end of Sunday.
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 the National Rail website.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
- You can also travel at a later date. Customers with tickets dated for Friday 23rd October, Saturday 24th October and Sunday 25th October can travel on any Transport for Wales service on Monday 27th October and Tuesday 28th October at no extra cost.
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 forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 25/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 04:30 until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a forecasted severe weather, no trains will be running between Carmarthen and Milford Haven.
You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
The following rail replacement services have been organised to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost. Rail replacement provided by Taf Valley, Davies, Francis, Coracle, Teulu, Keepings International, Impress, Glyns, Malcoms Minibus, Gwyn Jones & Coracle.
These arrangements are in place until the end of Sunday.
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 the National Rail website.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
- You can also travel at a later date. Customers with tickets dated for Friday 23rd October, Saturday 24th October and Sunday 25th October can travel on any Transport for Wales service on Monday 27th October and Tuesday 28th October at no extra cost.
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 forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Holyhead (HHD) until 02:00 on 25/10/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Holyhead (HHD) until 02:00 on 25/10/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Holyhead (HHD):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Holyhead (HHD).
We expect the incident to last until 02:00 on 25/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:55 until 02:00 on 25/10/2026.
On Friday and Saturday, services will be reduced to two trains per hour running between Chester and Llandudno Junction and an hourly service between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead. 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 forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 25/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 until 23:59 on 25/10/2026.
We have a reduced service between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth, running every two hours. 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.
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.
