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Disruption between Carmarthen and Whitland expected until the end of the day 

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Incident reported: Friday 19 December 2025 at 19:54

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Last updated

Friday 19 December 2025 at 21:44

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, and between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Fishguard Harbour, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, and between Swansea and Milford Haven

Description

A fault on a train between Carmarthen and Whitland means that some lines are blocked. As a result of this, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run, to help you complete your journey at no extra cost:

  • 20:36 departing Milford Haven - Carmarthen, provided by M Hayward & Sons and Glynns Minibus

  • 20:36 departing Carmarthen - Fishguard Harbour, provided by Evans Coaches

  • 21:46 departing Fishguard Harbour - Carmarthen, provided by Evans Coaches

  • 20:53 Carmarthen - Pembroke Dock, provided by Croeso Taxis

  • 22:26 Pembroke Dock - Carmarthen, provided by Croeso Taxis

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

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.