Updated at: 25-Nov-2025 16:16:19: PM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Pontypridd / Aberdare and also between Barry Island and Ystrad Mynach
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
- 22:49 Barry Island to Ystrad Mynach will now terminate at Cardiff Central with road transport provided, departing Cardiff Central at 23:30
- 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will now terminate at Radyr with road transport provided, departing Radyr at 23:44
- 23:24 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central will now terminate at Radyr with road transport provided, departing Radyr at 23:50
- 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will not run and is replaced with road transport throughout
- 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central will now depart earlier at 23:21
- 23:45 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd will depart slightly earlier at 23:43
- 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central will now terminate at Cardiff Queen Street
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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This page created on: 25-Nov-2025 12:34:13: PM