Buses replace trains between Barry and Barry Island until the end of service 

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central / Caerphilly and Barry Island

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Barry and Barry Island means that all lines are blocked. As a result trains are unable to run between between these station.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Transport for Wales have been made aware of a safety issue at Barry Island Station.

For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.

Services from Barry to Barry Island in both directions, are affected.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been arranged to run between Barry and Barry Island until 23:30, provided by Ferris at the following times:

• Bus will depart Barry Island at XX:10 and XX:40

• Bus will depart Barry at XX:25 and XX:55

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.

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.

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.