Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:Between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central / Maesteg
Twitter Hashtag:Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.
The following amendments will take place:
- The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central with an onward replacement bus operating to Ebbw Vale Town – please note that this will call at Newport (South Wales) to pick-up passengers only. Passengers from Cardiff Central to Newport (South Wales) should use the 22:21 Transport for Wales service to Crewe
- The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central with an onward replacement bus operating to Ebbw Vale Town
- The 22:12 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will divert via Newport (South Wales) with an extended journey time
- The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus throughout
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
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.
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