Reduced CrossCountry service between Cardiff Central and Nottingham expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 19 October 2025 at 02:22
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Last updated
Sunday 19 October 2025 at 03:33
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Cardiff Central and Nottingham
Description
A shortage of train drivers between Cardiff Central and Nottingham means that fewer CrossCountry services are able to run on all lines. As a result, CrossCountry services running between these stations may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement road transport services will run between Derby and Nottingham in both directions until further notice. Please note, these are not running to a scheduled timetable.
Your ticket can also be used on the following services at no extra cost:
East Midlands Railway services between Derby and Nottingham in both directions
Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads in both directions
Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa in both directions
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.