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Last updated:Today at 19:33
Train companies affected:Chiltern Railways
Last updated:Today at 19:13
Train companies affected:Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, Thameslink

Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 18 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Bridgend / Penarth and Rhmney, between Barry Island and Ystrad Mynach, and also between Barry Island / Cardiff Cetral and Bargoed / Rhymney

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines until 20:00 on Sunday.

All day on Saturday and until 20:00 on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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