Updated at: 18-Mar-2025 12:47:00: PM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Transport for Wales between Cardiff Queen Street and Penarth, between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Aberdare / Barry Island / Bridgend, and between Barry Island and Caerphilly / Rhymney
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, and between Cardiff Central and Penarth, closing various lines before 12:30.
Cardiff Central – Radyr via Ninian Park:
No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park. Trains that usually run via Ninian Park will be diverted to run via Cathays, calling additionally at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays and Llandaf.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus for City Line stations (Ninian Park, Waun-Gron Park, Fairwater, Danescourt and Radyr).
Cardiff Central – Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry:
Buses will replace trains between:
- Cardiff Central and Penarth
- Cardiff Central and Barry Island
- Cardiff Central and Bridgend
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: 18-Mar-2025 11:09:03: AM