Updated at: 29-Apr-2025 09:02:38: AM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town / Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa / Manchester Piccadilly, and also between Milford Haven and Newport (South Wales)
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Newport, closing some lines overnight.
Saturday
The 20:30 Manchester Piccadlly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central.
The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Gloucester.
Sunday
The 09:30 Newport to Milford Haven service will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central, departing at 09:14.
The 09:53 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Hereford.
Buses will replace the following train services:
- 07:44 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
- 08:23 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
- 08:45 Gloucester to Cardiff Central
- 08:52 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
- 10:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
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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: 28-Apr-2025 14:26:37: PM