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No trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontylcun on Sunday 27 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 27 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026

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Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Bristol Parkway and Swansea, and also between London Paddington and Carmarthen

Transport for Wales between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea / Carmarthen / Milford Haven, between Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central / Swansea, between Hereford and Carmarthen, between Newport (South Wales) and Milford Haven, and also between Cardiff Central and Maesteg / Swansea / Carmarthen / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun.

Great Western Railway

No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

Trains to / from Swansea will run to an amended timetable and retimed up to 30 minutes earlier than usual and diverted to run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry / Llantwit Major (not calling).

Transport for Wales

It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back for revised times closer to the date of travel.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.


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