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Disruption between Neath and Swansea expected until 19:00 

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Incident reported: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 18:14

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Last updated

Thursday 12 November 2026 at 18:16

Train operators affected

  • Transport for Wales

Route(s) affected

between Neath and Swansea

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Neath and Swansea means services must run at a reduced speed. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

Customer advice:

Network Rail are aware of the problem and technicians are currently en route to the affected area.

Pay as you go customers:

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

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

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

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.

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