Amended evening trains in the Cardiff Central area from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 January
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 12 January 2026 to Thursday 15 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Transport for Wales between Pontypridd and Cardiff Central, and between Fishguard Harbour / Milford Haven / Swansea and Cardiff Central
Description
Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Central area, closing various lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the following trains will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times by approximately 25 minutes:
The 20:36 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service
The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service
The 23:21 Cardiff Central to Swansea service
Additionally, the 23:19 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central.
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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