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No late night trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun on Sunday 14 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 14 December 2025 to Sunday 14 December 2025

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Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

Transport for Wales between Hereford / Cardiff Central and Carmarthen, between Cardiff Central and Milford Haven, between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea, and also between Cardiff Central and Barry Island

Description

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

Great Western Railway:

As a result, the following trains will be diverted to run via Barry, and will call at Bridgend and beyond up to 25 minutes later than usual:

  • The 20:45 London Paddington to Swansea service

  • The 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea service

Transport for Wales:

After 22:35 on Sunday, trains that normally run via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry.

Additionally, the 22:29 Cardiff Central to Barry Island and the 23:02 Barry Island to Cardiff Central services will both be retimed by a few minutes to allow space for the diverted train services.

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