Disruption between Cardiff Central and Cadoxton expected until 15:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 21 August 2026 at 12:40
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Last updated
Friday 21 August 2026 at 12:59
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Rhymney and Bridgend / Barry Island, and also between Bargoed and Barry Island
Description
A speed restriction over defective track at Dinas Powys means lines are disrupted. Trains between Cardiff Central and Cadoxton may be cancelled or revised as a result.
This is expected until 15:30.
Customer advice:
For safety, train services will not be able to run through the area until it has been fixed.
Network Rail / Amey Infrastructure are aware of the problem and technicians are currently on route to the affected area of track.
Ticket acceptance:
Your ticket can be used on the following, at no extra cost:
Between Barry and Bridgend, until 14:30:
First Bus routes 303 / 304
Between Cardiff and Barry, until 14:30:
Cardiff Bus routes 93 / 94 / 95
Please note, Pay As You Go cannot be used on local bus operators.
Additional information:
You can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.
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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