Essential maintenance work: Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend from Monday 14 to Friday 18 July 

Route(s) affected

Between Rhymney / Caerphilly/ Cardiff Central and Bridgend

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend, closing all lines. More details on the work can be found below.

Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend.

Background information:

Network Rail will be carrying out essential drainage and track maintenance works between Barry and Bridgend from 22:00 on Sunday 13 July to 05:10 on Saturday 19 July. Over the course of the line closure, teams will replace and upgrade drainage systems beneath the tracks, as well as rail testing and maintenance work. Additional information is available on the Network Rail website.

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.