No trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town: disruption expected until 15:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Maesteg / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town

Description

A broken rail between Llanhilleth and Ebbw Vale Parkway means the line is blocked. As a result, no trains can run to / from Ebbw Vale Town. Trains will be cancelled or revised.

We expected this to continue until approximately 15:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement buses have been organised to run between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central from 11:20. Your ticket can be used on these services at no extra cost.

Road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

You can also use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

• Newport Bus: route 1 between Newport and Rogerstone via Pye Corner

• Stagecoach South Wales:

  • Route 56 between Newport and Crosskeys via Rogerstone and Ponytmister

  • Route X15 between Newport and Llanhilleth via Rogerstone, Crosskeys and Newbridge

  • Route 151 between Newport and Newbridge via Pye Corner, Rogerstone, Pontymister, Risca and Crosskeys

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.