Reduced Transport for Wales service between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 03:54
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Last updated
Saturday 29 August 2026 at 04:02
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
Description
More trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa means that fewer Transport for Wales services are able to run between these stations. As a result, trains will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement transport will operate between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa. These will depart at Cardiff Central at approximately 06:10 (operated by Ferris Coaches) and will depart Cheltenham Spa at approximately 07:43 (operated by Davies). These arrangements are in place until 23:00.
Rail replacement transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
You may use your ticket on CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa at no extra cost.
Further Information
You can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
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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