Disruption between Ebbw Vale Town and Newport (South Wales) expected until 09:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Ebbw Vale Town and Newport (South Wales)

Description

One of the trains that is used to run the service between Ebbw Vale Town and Newport (South Wales) has developed a fault. This is causing disruption to services running on this route.

As a result of this, trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

This is expected until 09:30.

Customer advice:

A rail replacement bus will depart Ebbw Vale Town at 08:50 (provided by J Davies). Please note, road transport will take longer than travelling by train. You should allow extra time for your journey.

If you were due to travel on the cancelled 07:47 Newport (South Wales) to Ebbw Vale Town train, you are advised to travel on the next available service.

You may use your ticket on the following bus routes at no extra cost until 09:30:

• Stagecoach South Wales routes:

  • 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

• Newport bus route 1 between Newport and Rogerstone via Pye Corner

You can check services running in the affected area using the Transport for Wales live map.

Additional information:

The maintenance team are currently in contact with train crew working to rectify the problem.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.