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Reduced CrossCountry service to / from Cardiff Central expected until 16:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 18 May 2026 at 10:57

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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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