Buses replace trains between Rhymney and Bargoed until approximately 12:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Rhymney and Bridgend / Barry Island

Description

A fire next to the track between Rhymney and Bargoed means the line is blocked. As a result, trains will be unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled.

We expected disruption to continue until approximately 12:30.

Customer advice:

Transport for Wales have road transport running between Rhymney and Bargoed, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.

Services will depart at the following times:

• Rhymney to Bargoed XX:50 and XX:15

• Bargoed to Rhymney XX:30 and XX:00

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

You may also use Stagecoach buses 25, 50, 51 and 53 between Rhymney and Caerphilly to help complete your journey at no extra cost.

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 drop-off 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.