Reduced CrossCountry service to / from Cardiff Central expected until 16:30
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Last updated
Monday 18 May 2026 at 11:22
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Nottingham and Cardiff Central
Description
A shortage of train drivers is resulting in disruption to CrossCountry services to / from Cardiff Central.
As a result, some CrossCountry services between Nottingham and Cardiff Central will be cancelled or amended to only run between Nottingham and Birmingham New Street.
Disruption is expected to continue until 16:30.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket on the following services in both directions, at no extra cost:
Transport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
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