Walking and wheeling

Update: Incident due to a broken down train at Llanishen (LLS) until 15:15.

Due to a broken down train at Llanishen (LLS):

Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Rhymney (RHY).

We expect the incident to last until 15:15 and disruption to services is expected from 15:00 until 17:30.

The problem has now been rectified and services are able to run.

Residual delays and cancellations can be expected until 17:30.

We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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

Update: Incident due to a points failure at Ninian Park (NNP) until further notice.

Due to a points failure at Ninian Park (NNP):

Services will be cancelled from Radyr (RDR) towards Ninian Park (NNP).

We expect the incident to last until further notice and disruption to services is expected from 14:30 until further notice.

What's Happened?

We have been made aware of a points failure on the down line at Ninian Park.

As a result, train services will not be able to run through the area until the points have been fixed.

Our colleagues at Network Rail/Amey Infrastructure are aware of the problem and technicians are currently en route to the affected area/points.

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

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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 Radyr and Cardiff to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

1, 1A, 2, 2A, 61, 62 and 63 Cardiff Bus services.

You can use these services until further notice.

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Cardiff Bus website https://www.cardiffbus.com/services

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.

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:

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New: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 18:00.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB).

We expect the incident to last until 18:00 and disruption to services is expected until 18:00.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, there may be fewer trains able to run between Newport and Ebbw Vale.

Passengers are advised to travel on the next available service. Alternatively, passengers can travel on the next available Transport for Wales service to Cardiff Central to connect with our Cardiff to Ebbw Vale services.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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.

Update: Incident due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train at Shrewsbury (SHR) until 14:30.

Due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train at Shrewsbury (SHR):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Llandrindod (LLO).

We expect the incident to last until 14:30 and disruption to services is expected from 12:30 until 15:00.

Following a passenger disturbance earlier today, our 11:31 service from Shrewsbury to Swansea has been affected and will now be starting at Llandrindod.

Alternative Travel Options:

We have organised buses to run between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Shrewsbury at approximately 12:30 calling at all stops to Llandrindod, provided by RH Travel.

A bus has also been arranged to run from Llandrindod, calling at all stops to Shrewsbury. This bus will depart at approximately 13:30.

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

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Please check back here for more information 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

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 20:00.

Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).

We expect the incident to last until 20:00 and disruption to services is expected from 09:00 until 21:00.

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

Alternative Travel Options

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:

Transport for Wales ticket holders can use their tickets on West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street in both directions from 09:00 to 20:00.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB) until 23:59 on 23/06/2026.

Due to forecasted severe weather between Pontypridd (PPD) and Cardiff Bay (CDB):

Services will be cancelled in the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay area.

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 23/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 13:00 on 23/06/2026 until 23:59 on 23/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Hot weather has been forecast Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.

Services from Pontypridd directly to Cardiff Bay will be Cancelled. Please use an alternative train service and change at Cardiff Queen Street for a service to Cardiff Bay.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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

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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.

Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN) until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.

Due to forecasted severe weather between Coryton (COY) and Penarth (PEN):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Heath Low Level (HLL) and Penarth (PEN).

We expect the incident to last until 20:00 on 27/06/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:00 on 22/06/2026 until 20:00 on 27/06/2026.

What's Happened?

Hot weather has been forecast, Meaning train journeys may be subject to change. Please check before you travel.

A Shuttle will operate servicing stations - Coryton, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Birchgrove, Ty Glas and Heath Low Level in both directions. For passengers wishing to travel towards Cardiff Central or Rhymney, please change at Heath Low Level and walk to Heath High Level for connecting train services.

There will be a reduced service Between Cardiff Central and Penarth due to the severe weather forcast.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

For more information on the difficulties posed by hot weather, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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 Cardiff and Coryton to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 86 Cardiff Bus services.

You can use these services until from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th

Customers can use local bus services between Cardiff and Penarth to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

Service 92 with Cardiff Bus.

You can use these services from 05:00 until 20:00 from Monday22nd to Saturday 27th

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru and on the Cardiff Bus website https://www.cardiffbus.com/services

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.

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