Due to damage to the overhead electric wires earlier today at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in the Manchester Piccadilly area.
We expect the incident to last until 05:00 on 18/04/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 11:30 on 16/04/2026 until 05:00 on 18/04/2026.
Following a problem with the overhead electric wires at Manchester Piccadilly yesterday, services in the area are subject to disruption and maybe cancelled or revised.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect potential delays and cancellations on your journey.
If you intended to travel between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly yesterday and choose not to travel, you may use your ticket today at no extra cost.
Please note, other routes and operators are affected by the disruption. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
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
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.