Lines reopened: disruption to / from Ebbw Vale Town expected until approximately 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Newport (South Wales) / Cardiff Central / Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town

Description

Lines have now reopened following a broken down train between Pye Corner and Llanhilleth. However, whilst service recovers, trains running to and from Ebbw Vale Town may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses are currently running between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town.

Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Tickets will be accepted, at no extra cost, on Stagecoach Buses on route X15 between Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town.

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 set-down 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.