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Bank Holiday Information: Transport for Wales

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The long-term engineering work between Pontypridd and Treherbert will continue throughout the festive period. On the days when trains would be running, buses will replace trains between Pontypridd and Treherbert.

Saturday 23 December

No changes to train services have been announced.

Christmas Eve Sunday 24 December

Services will finish earlier than normal, please check your journey.

Christmas Day Monday 25 December

No service.

Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December

No service.

Wednesday 27 December

Due to late evening engineering work, the 22:15 Maesteg to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus service will run forward to Gloucester.

Thursday 28 December

Due to late evening engineering work, the 22:15 Maesteg to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus service will run forward to Gloucester.

Friday 29 December

No changes to train services have been announced.

Saturday 30 December

No changes to train services have been announced.

New Year’s Eve Sunday 31 December

Due to morning and early afternoon engineering at Ebbw Vale Town, until 13:25 buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, not calling at Newport. You should use alternative services to / from Newport.

New Year’s Day Monday 1 January 2024

Due to late night engineering work, after 21:30 buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

Due to overnight engineering work between Chester and Crewe, the following changes will be made on Monday evening:

  • 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted via Wrexham. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe.

  • 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.

Tuesday 2 January

Due to late night engineering work, after 21:30 buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

Due to overnight engineering work between Chester and Crewe, the following changes will be made on Tuesday morning and evening:

  • 04:46 Chester to Crewe service will be replaced by a bus.

  • 21:15 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted via Wrexham. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe.

  • 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.


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