Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Chepstow (CPW) and Lydney (LYD):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
We expect the incident to last until 23:00 and disruption to services is expected from 19:00 until 23:00.
What's Happened?
Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident between Chepstow and Lydney.
We're unable to run trains through the area whilst they complete their work.
We'll publish more information here shortly. 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:
- CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
- GWR between Cardiff Central and Gloucester via Bristol Parkway
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.