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Amended evening / morning trains between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 18 May 2026 to Thursday 21 May 2026

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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 Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings:

After 22:15, trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town will run via Newport (South Wales), extending journey times by a few minutes.

Tuesday evening / Wednesday morning:

Between 22:15 on Tuesday and 05:50 on Wednesday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town.

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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