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Last updated:Today at 07:38
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Amended late night service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 21 Jul 2025 to 24 Jul 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay / Barry Island, between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil, between Caerphilly and Barry Island, and between Coryton and Penarth

Description

Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street, closing some lines overnight.

The 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus service will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park.

The 22:42 Coryton to Penarth service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Penarth.

The 22:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach.

The 23:12 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.

The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Barry Island.

The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Penarth to Cardiff Central.

The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd service will depart earlier than usual at 23:42, returning to its regular timetable from Cardiff Queen Street onwards.

The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street. A replacement bus service will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street.

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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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