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Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines overnight.

The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A rail replacement bus will operate from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town, departing from Cardiff Central at 22:15.

This bus will call at Newport (South Wales) to pick up passengers only. Passengers from Cardiff Central wanting to travel to Newport (South Wales) should use the 22:21 service to Crewe.

The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A rail replacement bus will operate from Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town, departing from Cardiff Central at 23:15.

The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

The 22:12 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will divert via Newport (South Wales) causing an extended journey time.

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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