Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Abergavenny (AGV):
Services will be delayed by up to 90 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected until 01:30 on 22/03/2026.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have limited road transport at Abergavenny and Hereford to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost until the end of the day.
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
Customers can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
- Route 21 and X3 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Pontypool and Cwmbran.
- Route 23 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cwmbran and Hereford via Abergavenny.
- Route 435 provided by Mintserley between Shrewsbury and Ludlow via Craven Arms.
- Route X5 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Cardiff and Cwmbran.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
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:
- GWR - Newport - Bristol Parkway
- CrossCountry - Any Reasonable route
- West Midlands Railway - Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
All of the above arrangements are in place until the end of the day.
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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
