Reduced CrossCountry service between Cardiff Central and Nottingham expected until the end of the day
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Last updated
Friday 29 May 2026 at 06:32
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Nottingham
Description
A shortage of train drivers between Cardiff Central and Nottingham means that fewer CrossCountry trains are able to run on this route.
As a result, some trains on this route will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:
The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service
Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury via Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa in both directions
Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa in both directions
East Midlands Railway services between Derby and Nottingham in both directions
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
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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