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Update: Incident due to flooding between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until the end of the day.

Due to flooding 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 the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.

What's Happened?

Due to a flooding, the line is blocked between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Network Rail has closed the railway meaning we can't run trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions.

Before the line reopens it will need to be inspected to make sure it is safe to run trains on.

We expect the line to remain closed for the rest of the day with all trains on the route being replaced by road transport where possible.

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 Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Provided by Keans Coaches.

These arrangements are in place on services 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 the National Rail website.

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

Further Information

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.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59.

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 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 on 23/10/2026 until 23:59.

What's Happened?

Due to flooding caused by severe weather, our Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth services may be cancelled throughout the day.

Customers are advised to travel on the next available service.

The following services have also been cancelled and road transport will be provided:

18:44 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
20:44 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
19:28 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth
21:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth

Please check back later for operator details.

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 26th October and Tuesday 27th 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.

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 more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW) until 23:59.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Machynlleth (MCN) and Tywyn (TYW).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 until 23:59.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run Machynlleth and Tywyn.

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

Please be advised our services from Pwllheli will terminate at Tywyn with replacement road transport operating between Tywyn and Machynlleth.

Our services that normally start at Machynlleth heading towards Pwllheli will now start at Tywyn with replacement road transport running between Machynlleth and Pwllheli.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

We have limited road transport at Machynlleth running between Machynlleth and Tywyn in both directions provided by Lloyds coaches, to help you complete your journey, 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 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.

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.

RAIL SALE: 15% off Advance tickets

From the 23 October to the 5 November 2026, you can get up to 15% off Advance train tickets for selected journeys on Transport for Wales train services between 26 October and the 15 November (excluding services to and from Cardiff on the 7 and 15 November), when you buy directly from us via our website, app and ticket offices (subject to terms and conditions*).

Planning a getaway or visiting friends and family? Now is the time to book. But hurry - tickets are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Terms and conditions

National Rail terms and conditions apply.

Advance promotional tickets are limited, subject to availability and must be purchased at least 3 days before travel.

Sale prices stated are valid only to purchase between the 23 October - 5 November 2026, for selected journeys made on Transport for Wales train services between the 26 October and 15 November).

Exclusions: Sale prices are not available for journeys to and from Cardiff on these excluded dates: 7 and 15 November.