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Disruption between Machynlleth and Pwllheli expected until 18:30 

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Incident reported: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 17:37

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Last updated

Saturday 22 August 2026 at 17:42

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Machynlleth and Pwllheli

Description

A speed restriction over a defective track between Barmouth and Tywyn means that some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running between Machynlleth and Pwllheli may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:30.

Customer advice:

For safety, train services will not be able to run through the area until it has been fixed.

Alternative travel options

You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

  • Route G21 and G24 provided by Lloyds Coaches between Machynlleth and Tywyn.

  • Route T2 and T3 provided by Lloyds Coaches between Machynlleth and Barmouth/Porthmadog via Dolgellau (Please note: Dolgellau is a local bus connection point and not a Railway Station)

  • Route G23 provided by Lloyds Coaches between Barmouth and Porthmadog.

  • Route 3 provided by Caelloi between Porthmadog and Pwllheli.

Transport for Wales have organised buses to run between Barmouth and Machynlleth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive Barmouth at approximately 17:45 provided by Lloyds Coaches.

Transport for Wales have also organised buses to run between Machynlleth and Pwllheli to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive Machynlleth at approximately 17:30 provided by Lloyds Coaches.

These arrangements are in place on services until 23:59.

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

Check before you travel:

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

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.

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