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Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend, and no trains via Fairwater before 12:25 on Sunday 4 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 04 January 2026 to Sunday 04 January 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Coryton / Cardiff Central and Penarth, between Rhymney / Caerphilly and Barry Island, and between Cardiff Central and Bridgend

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Barry before 12:25.

Before 12:25:

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend.

Additionally, trains will not run between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater. Trains that usually run via this route will be diverted to run via Llandaf. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus services.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on Cardiff Bus services by using use the Traveline website

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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