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 Abercynon.
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
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.
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:
