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Update: Incident due to a fault on a train at Swansea (SWA) until 18:30.

Due to a fault on a train at Swansea (SWA):

We expect the incident to last until 18:30 and disruption to services is expected from 17:25 until 18:30.

What's Happened?

Due to a fault on a train the 17:29 Service from Swansea to Cardiff Central is cancelled.

We have organised a bus to meet the incoming service at Swansea to assist customers to complete their journey at no extra cost. This will arrive at Swansea at approximately 17:25 and will be provided by AC Jenkins. This will call all stations to Bridgend.

Your ticket can be used on the 17:23 Swansea to Cardiff Central service with GWR service at no extra cost.

We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.

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.

Update: Incident due to a broken down train between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) until the end of the day.

Due to a broken down train between Cardiff Bay (CDB) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) and Cardiff Bay (CDB).

We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.

Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

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:

  • Cardiff Bus Route 6 and 8

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.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

New: Incident due to a passenger being taken ill on a train earlier today between Holyhead (HHD) and Manchester Airport (MIA) until 18:30.

Due to a passenger being taken ill on a train earlier today between Holyhead (HHD) and Manchester Airport (MIA):

Services may be delayed by up to 35 minutes.

Services may be cancelled in both directions between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Manchester Airport (MIA).

We expect the incident to last until 18:30 and disruption to services is expected until 18:30.

What's Happened?

Following a passenger that was taken ill earlier today, services along our North Wales Coast continue to be delayed, and our Holyhead to Manchester Airport services may be revised or cancelled between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

For services terminating at Manchester Piccadilly, please travel on the next available service to Manchester Airport.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.

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 Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport with Northern
  • Between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport with TransPennine Express

These arrangements are in place on services until 19:00.

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.

If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.

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