Due to a fault with the signalling system between Pontyclun (PYC) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled at Cardiff Central (CDF).
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected from 15:45 until 20:00.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a signalling problem at Miskin between Pontyclun and Cardiff Central. For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delays of around 20 minutes to be expected. Our colleagues at Network Rail/Amey Infrastructure are aware of the problem and Technicians are currently on 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.
Please be aware that GWR are also affected by this incident. You can check your journey with any operator at tfw.wales.
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.
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.
