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