Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater: disruption is expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Ninian Park and Radyr means the line is closed.

As a result, trains are unable to run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater. Services will either be cancelled in full or revised to not operate between the affected stations.

This is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advised:

To assist you with your journey, you can use the following Cardiff bus routes 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 61, 62 and 63 between Cardiff and Radyr at no extra cost until 09:00.

Rail replacement transport (provided by Bluebirds and Ferris) is running between Cardiff and Radyr as below:

• XX:10 Radyr to Cardiff Central via Ninian Park

• XX:40 Radyr to Cardiff Central via Ninian Park

• XX:18 Cardiff to Radyr via Ninian Park

• XX:49 Cardiff to Radyr via Ninian Park

Please note, travelling using road transport will take longer than rail services. Pay as you go cannot be used on local bus operators.

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.