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Disruption between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry expected until 10:30 

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Incident reported: Saturday 13 December 2025 at 06:21

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Last updated

Saturday 13 December 2025 at 09:33

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Rhymney and Bridgend, between Bargoed / Caerphilly / Cardiff Central and Barry Island, and also between Caerphilly / Coryton / Cardiff Central and Penarth

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Grangetown means that trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry must run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, services running between these stations may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

Customer advice:

Customers advised to travel on the next available service.

To further assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used on the following at no extra cost:

  • Cardiff Bus: Cardiff – Penarth & Barry Island: 92, 93, 94, 95, 95a, 95b

You can find details of these services using the journey planner.

These services are available until 10:00.

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.