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Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 16 February 2026 to Thursday 19 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Pontypridd / Aberdare and also between Barry Island and Ystrad Mynach

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

  • 22:49 Barry Island to Ystrad Mynach will now terminate at Cardiff Central with road transport provided, departing Cardiff Central at 23:30

  • 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will now terminate at Radyr with road transport provided, departing Radyr at 23:44

  • 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will now terminate at Radyr with road transport provided, departing Radyr at 23:50

  • 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will not run and is replaced with road transport throughout

  • 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central will now depart earlier at 23:21

  • 23:45 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd will depart slightly earlier at 23:43

  • 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central will now terminate at Cardiff Queen Street

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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