Buses replace trains between Cardiff and Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 06 December 2025 to Sunday 07 December 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Bridgend / Barry Island and Rhymney, between Barry Island / Cardiff Central and Bargoed, and also between Barry Island / Penarth and Caerphilly
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Rhymney, closing all lines.
Saturday
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street and Caerphilly / Bargoed / Rhymney.
Penarth - Cardiff Central services will not run. You should use Penarth - Coryton services instead.
Sunday
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street and Caerphilly / Rhymney.
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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