Due to a tree blocking the railway at Brithdir (BHD):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Bargoed (BGD) and Rhymney (RHY).
We expect the incident to last until 07:30 and disruption to services is expected from 06:34 until 09:30.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a tree on the line at Brithdir. For safety, train services are unable to run through the area. Our colleagues at Network Rail/Amey Infrastructure are aware and staff are currently en route to the affected area. We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from Network Rail.
Please check back shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
We have made a request for rail replacement bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost. Please check back shortly for confirmation.
We have made a request for you to use Stagecoach to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost. Please check back shortly for confirmation.
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.
Pay as you go customers
If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.
Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.
If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.
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 12:00 and disruption to services is expected until 12:00.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a fault with level crossing barriers at Llandrindod following severe weather. We'll publish more information here shortly.
Services between Swansea and Shrewsbury via Llandrindod may be cancelled until 12:00.
We are currently sourcing replacement road transport to help you complete your journey. Please check back later for operator details.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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.
Due to flooding between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to a flooding, the line is blocked between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Network Rail has closed the railway meaning we can't run trains between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions.
Before the line reopens it will need to be inspected to make sure it is safe to run trains on.
We expect the line to remain closed for the rest of the day with all trains on the route being replaced by road transport where possible.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
You can find out more about how the railway deals with weather events here.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have organised buses to run between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog in both directions to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Provided by Dilwyn's
These arrangements are in place on services 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 the National Rail website.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Further Information
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.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 on 23/10/2026 until 23:59.
What's Happened?
Due to flooding caused by severe weather, our Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth services may be cancelled throughout the day.
Customers are advised to travel on the next available service.
The following services have also been cancelled and road transport will be provided:
Please check back later for operator details.
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 the National Rail website.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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.