Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing at Llandrindod (LLO):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Craven Arms (CRV).
We expect the incident to last until 14:00 and disruption to services is expected until 14:45.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a fault with level crossing barriers at Llandrindod following severe weather. Please be advised that the line has also being affected by a tree on the line at Ffairfach.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Swansea and Shrewsbury to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. The below services have been replaced by road transport.
07:29 Swansea to Shrewsbury. This service will be provided by Francis.
08:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea. This service will be provided by Lakeside.
10:39 Swansea to Shrewsbury. This service will be provided by EasyBus.
11:15 Llandrindod to Swansea. This service will be provided by AC Jenkins.
11:30 Llandrindod to Swansea. This service will be provided by AC Jenkins.
11:31 Shrewsbury to Swansea. This service will be provided by Lakeside.
14:15 Llandrindod to Swansea. This service will be provided by Francis.
14:40 Llandrindod to Shrewsbury. This service will be provided by Lakeside.
These arrangements are in place on services departing before 14:45.
We expect the first train to run through to be the 14:49 from Swansea and the 16:00 from Shrewsbury.
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
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.
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.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.