Disruption between Carmarthen and Llanelli expected until 21:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 19:10
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Last updated
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 20:11
Train operators affected
- Great Western Railway
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Carmarthen and London Paddington
Transport for Wales between Fishguard Harbour / Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock and Swansea
Description
A tree blocking the railway at Ferryside is causing disruption to journeys between Carmarthen and Llanelli. As a result of this, trains may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 21:00.
Transport for Wales customer advice:
Unfortunately, due to rail operator availability, Transport for Wales are unable to source sufficient rail replacement.
Please check back shortly for further information.
You can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.
Additional information:
For safety reasons, train services are unable to run through the area. Network Rail are aware and staff are currently en route to the affected area to remove the tree.
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.
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