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Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA) until 08:52.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA):

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA).

We expect the incident to last until 08:52 and disruption to services is expected from 07:39 until 08:52.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run between Cardiff Central and Swansea.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

Alternative Travel Options

Passengers are advised to catch 07:13 Cardiff Central to Bridgend where road transport has been requested to meet the train at 08:40 and serve Pyle, Port Talbot, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet and Swansea.

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.

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.

Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until 06:30.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM).

We expect the incident to last until 06:30 and disruption to services is expected from 06:10 until 09:00.

What's Happened?

Due to a shortage of trains, fewer trains are able to run between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

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:

CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa on 1V03 [08:15 Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central] and 1M00 [06:40 Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa]

If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.

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.

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.

Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 10:30.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time 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 10:30 and disruption to services is expected from 06:30 until 10:30.

What's Happened?

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time the 06:48 Service from Welshpool to Aberystwyth is cancelled. We have organised a bus to assist customers to complete their journey at no extra cost. This will arrive at Welshpool at approximately 06:48 and will be provided by Lloyds Coaches.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time the 08:27 Service from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury is cancelled. We have organised a bus to assist customers to complete their journey at no extra cost. This will arrive at Aberystwyth at approximately 08:27 and will be provided by Lloyds Coaches.

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

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.

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Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Swansea (SWA) until 08:52.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM) until 06:30.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 10:30.

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