Due to a safety inspection of the track at Chepstow (CPW):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and Cardiff Central (CDF).
We expect the incident to last until 12:00 and disruption to services is expected until 12:00.
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised a bus to run between Gloucester and Newport to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. This will arrive at Gloucester at approximately 10:00 provided by Applegate's, and will call all stations to Newport.
These arrangements are in place on services until 12:00
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa with CrossCountry
These arrangements are in place on services until 12:00
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
Further Information
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
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