Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 February
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 16 February 2026 to Thursday 19 February 2026
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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