Lines reopened: disruption between Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) expected until 11:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 00:00
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Last updated
Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 09:54
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Nottingham
Great Western Railway between Carmarthen / Swansea and London Paddington, and also between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour / Exeter St Davids / Taunton
Transport for Wales between Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour and Manchester Piccadilly, and between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa / Chester / Holyhead
Description
Following a trespass incident between Cardiff Central and Newport (South Wales) all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 11:00.
Transport for Wales customer advice:
If you're using pay as you go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.
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 Enquiries 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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