Disruption to / from Merthyr Tydfil expected until 13:30 

Route(s) affected

to / from Merthyr Tydfil

Description

A points failure at Pentre-Bach means all lines are disrupted.

As a result, trains running to / from Merthyr Tydfil may be delayed, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until 13:30.

Customer advice:

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

Pay as you go customers:

If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using the Transport for Wales app or website.

Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where it is stated you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.

If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.

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.