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Lines reopened: disruption between Cardiff Central and Bridgend expected until 19:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 16:39

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Last updated

Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 18:15

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Waterloo and Swansea / Carmarthen

Transport for Wales between Crewe and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, between Ebbw Vale Town and Maesteg, between Cardiff Central and Swansea / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour

Description

All lines have now reopened following an earlier vehicle striking a bridge between Cardiff Central and Bridgend. Trains running between these stations may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:30.

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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.