Disruption to some Transport for Wales routes today 

Route(s) affected

Various routes across the Transport for Wales network

Description

There are more trains than usual requiring repair across the Transport for Wales network today. This means that there are fewer units available to operate on some routes.

As a result of this, some routes will have a reduced service, and some will have no trains operating.

This is expected to be the case for the entire day today.

The following routes are currently being impacted by this issue:

Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa (until the end of the day):

A reduced service is currently in operation on this route.

Buses will operate between Newport (South Wales) and Gloucester (operated by Teulu, Cymru Coaches, Ferris JKT and Applegates Coaches).

To help you complete your journey your tickets can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

• Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction, and also between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa

If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.

Road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town (until 21:00):

Service is currently suspended on this route.

You are advised to travel on the next available service to Cardiff Central to connect with Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town services.

To help you complete your journey your tickets can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• Stagecoach Buses routes:

  • X15 between Newport and Llanhilleth via Rogerstone, Crosskeys and Newbridge

  • 56 between Newport and Crosskeys via Rogerstone and Ponytmister

  • 151 between Newport and Newbridge via Pye Corner, Rogerstone, Pontymister, Risca and Crosskeys

Between Wrexham General and Chester (until the end of the day):

A reduced service is currently in operation on this route.

Customers are advised to travel on the next available service where possible.

To help you complete your journey your tickets can be used at no extra cost on Arriva Buses route 1 between Chester and Wrexham.

Pay as you go:

If you're using pay as you go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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 drop-off 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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.