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Last updated:Today at 11:29
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

No trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd from the start of service Saturday 23 to 13:00 on Sunday 24 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 23 Aug 2025 to 24 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales routes to / from / via Pontypridd

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Taffs Well, closing all lines.

All day on Saturday and until 13:00 on Sunday, no trains will run between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd.

Trains between Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd will run between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Queen Street only. A reduced train service will run between Pontypridd and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil.

Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd via Llandaf.

On Saturday only, you can use Cardiff City Buses at no extra cost between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd via Ninian Park, Waun-gron Park, Fairwater, and Danescourt.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on buses 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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