Disruption between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Cadoxton expected until 08:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Cadoxton

Description

A points failure at Cadoxton means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Bridgend and Cardiff Central may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Trains running between Barry Island and Cardiff Central may also be cancelled, delayed or revised due to this disruption. However, trains running between Penarth and Cardiff Central are not affected by this disruption.

Disruption is expected until 08:00.

Great Western Railway customer advice:

The 03:38 Swansea to London Paddington service was scheduled to run via Barry this morning, this service is delayed between Bridgend and Cardiff Central.

Transport for Wales customer advice:

To assist customers to complete their journey at no extra cost, a shuttle bus has been arranged to run between Barry Island and Bridgend / Cardiff Central at the following routes and times:

• 06:15 service between Bridgend and Barry, operated by Pencoed

• 06:30 service between Barry Island and Cardiff Central, operated by Ridgway

• 07:00 service between Barry Island and Cardiff Central, operated by Bluebird

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.