Updated at: 12-Mar-2025 11:38:17: AM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Various Transport for Wales routes via Cardiff Central
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight on some platforms in Cardiff Central station, closing some lines.
The following trains will be amended:
Sunday
The 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Swansea.
The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Hereford.
The 22:30 Cardiff to Carmarthen will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Carmarthen.
Monday
The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will start at Cardiff.
Monday to Thursday
The 20:38 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Cardiff Central
The 21:46 Fishguard to Cardiff Central will be diverted via Llantwit Major and run later to Cardiff Central.
The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central will divert via Cardiff Queen Street with bus connection from Radyr to Cardiff Central missing stops.
The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg will not run and will be replaced with bus services through to Bridgend and Maesteg.
The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted via Llantwit Major with bus connection from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontclun.
Tuesday to Friday
The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will start forward at Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
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Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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