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Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 15 December 2025 to Thursday 18 December 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

  • The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town (calling at Newport (South Wales) to pick up customers only). For travel between Cardiff Central and Newport, you should use the 22:12 Cardiff Central to Newport service at no extra cost

  • The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus will run from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town

  • The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus

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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