No trains between Bridgend and Maesteg until approximately 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Ebbw Vale Town and Maesteg

Description

A shortage of signalling staff between Tondu and Maesteg means that the line is closed. As a result, trains will not run between Bridgend and Maesteg.

Trains will be revised to terminate and start back from Bridgend.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement will run between Bridgend and Maesteg to help you to complete your journey at no extra cost. These will arrive at Bridgend at approximately 16:20 provided by Davies and Jarvis.

You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on First Bus routes 70 and 71 between Bridgend and Maesteg via Tondu.

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.