Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:Between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour and also between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea
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Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.
Sunday:
The last services between Cardiff Central and Swansea / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times.
The 22:29 Cardiff Central to Barry Island and 23:02 Barry Island to Cardiff Central services will also be retimed.
Monday:
The 05:53 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will now split into 2 services at Cardiff Central.
A train will depart Swansea at 05:43 travelling to Cardiff Central. A second service will depart from Cardiff Central at 06:46, travelling through to Manchester Piccadilly as scheduled.
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