No trains between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town until approximately 12:00 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

A safety inspection of the track in the Rogerstone area means that the line is blocked. As a result, trains running between Cardiff Central / Newport (South Wales) and Ebbw Vale Town will be cancelled.

Disruption is until approximately 12:00.

Customer advice:

For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.

Alternative travel options:

Rail replacement buses are in operation between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town. This is being provided by Telulu Travel.

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

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

Stagecoach:

• 56 Newport to Cross Keys

• 151 Newport to Newbridge

• X15 Newport to Llanhilleth
  
  

These arrangements are in place on services until further notice.

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.