Reduced service between Cardiff Central and Bridgend / Barry Island expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 27 July 2026 at 08:49
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Last updated
Monday 27 July 2026 at 09:22
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Cardiff Central and Bridgend
Description
A shortage of trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend / Barry Island means fewer services are able to run between these stations. Some trains will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer advice:
Road transport is in operation between Barry and Bridgend. These services will depart at the following times:
10:30 from Barry to Bridgend
10:40 from Bridgend to Barry
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.
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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.
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