Updated at: 23-Jun-2025 12:34:21: PM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Transport for Wales between Barry Island / Cardiff Central and Rhymney, and between Penarth / Cardiff Central and Coryton
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
To / from Rhymney:
Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Ystrad Mynach, Bargoed and Rhymney.
To / from Coryton:
On Saturday only, you can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus on services 21 / 23 / 27 between Cardiff city centre and Coryton.
On Sunday, Coryton station is normally shut so there is no ticket acceptance in place.
To / from Penarth:
Additionally on Saturday, a reduced service will run to / from Penarth as a result of the above engineering works. You can use your tickets at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus on services 92 / 93 / 94 between Cardiff city centre and Penarth.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on Cardiff Bus services using use the Traveline website
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: 23-Jun-2025 12:34:21: PM