Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains as a result of extreme heat, multiple services between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth are experiencing disruption and cancellations.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
Very limited road transport is available, provided by Lloyds Coaches.
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 local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost:
- T2 between Aberystwyth and Bangor with Traws Cymru
For customers wishing to travel further up our Cambrian route to Pwllheli, you can use your ticket on the following routes with local operators at no extra cost:
- T3 between Barmouth and Dolgellau with Traws Cymru
- G21 between Machynlleth and Dolgellau with Lloyds Coaches
- G23 between Barmouth and Minffordd with Lloyds Coaches
- T28 between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth with Lloyds Coaches
- T3 between Porthmadog and Pwllheli with Cae Lloi
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
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.
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.