Vital Maintenance Work: Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Ebbw Vale Town from Sunday 27 April to Thursday 1 May 

Route(s) affected

All Transport for Wales services to / from Ebbw Vale Town

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central / Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines. Background information on the work taking place can be found below.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.

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Background Information

Vital maintenance work will close the Ebbw Vale line from Sunday 27 April until Thursday 1 May inclusive. Train services will return to normal on the morning of Friday 2 May.

The closure of the line will allow Network Rail teams to renew sections of the railway in the Crosskeys station area. Other tasks along the line will be completed, including the management of trees and plants to maintain visibility for train drivers and users of level crossings. Drainage maintenance will also be taking place to manage water levels next to the track, as well as lubrication and testing of the tracks to keep the railway efficient. By doing lots of work during one closure, disruption will be kept to a minimum for passengers and people who live close by.

During the line closure a replacement bus service will be in place between Cardiff Central, Newport, and Ebbw Vale Town stations.

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.