Reduced Transport for Wales service between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa today
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 07:08
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Last updated
Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 07:10
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
Description
With more trains than usual requiring repair at the same time, some services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa will be cancelled.
This is expected to continue until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on any CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa until 20:00.
The following rail replacement transport has been arranged:
06:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Jenson
09:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided Ferris and Watts
10:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport - provided by Jenson
12:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Watts
13:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport - provided by Ferris
16:40 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Newport - provided by Watts
18:10 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - provided by Ferris
21:09 Newport all stops to Cheltenham Spa - 2 provided by Jarvis
22:58 Cheltenham Spa all stops to Cardiff Central - provided by Jarvis
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.
Pay As You Go
If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
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 drop-off 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.
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