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Amended late night Transport for Wales services to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 11 May 2026 to Thursday 14 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Penarth / Pontypridd / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil

Description

Engineering work is taking place between in the Cardiff Central area, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

  • 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Road replacement transport in place between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater, departing at 23:31

  • 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Road replacement transport in place between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater, departing at 23:44

  • 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will terminate at Radyr. Road replacement transport in place between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater, departing at 23:48

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

  • 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central will start 16 minutes earlier at 23:20

  • 23:45 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd will start 3 minutes earlier at 23:42

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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