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Rail Operators in Wales Advise Passengers Amid Service Disruption
Passengers in Wales are currently facing disruptions affecting rail services, with all three rail operators involved advising customers on their travel options.
CrossCountry Services
CrossCountry has informed passengers that tickets can be used at no additional cost on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and after the cancelled service.
- Transport for Wales services running between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa, although these services are also affected by the disruption.
Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway has confirmed that replacement coaches will operate between Wales and Bristol. These will be available from rail replacement pick-up points at Newport (South Wales) and Bristol. Passengers can use their tickets at no extra cost on the following services:
- First Buses route M4 connecting Patchway (Titan Road), Bristol Parkway (Station), and Bristol (Centre).
- Stagecoach route 12 between Bristol Parkway (Station) and Patchway (Little Stoke Kingsway).
Additionally, should a train be cancelled, passengers may travel on either of the two services before or after the cancelled service, with an allowance for peak and less flexible services.
Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales has provided guidance stating that rail replacement transport is on standby to operate between Cardiff and Newport if required. Passengers should note that road transport may take longer than rail services and are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Passengers may also use their tickets at no extra cost on:
- Avanti West Coast services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe until 16:00.
- CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa, acknowledging that these are also impacted by the disruptions.
- Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Newport, which are experiencing similar disruptions.
If passengers choose to travel from an alternative station because of the disruptions, they will be able to return to their original station without extra charges on their existing tickets.
Local bus services have also been made available to assist with travel, with relevant routes running at no extra cost, including:
- Route 56 by Stagecoach South Wales between Crosskeys and Newport, via Rogerstone and Ponytmister.
- Route X15 by Stagecoach South Wales between Llanhilleth and Newport, via Crosskeys, Rogerstone, and Newbridge.
- Route 151 by Stagecoach South Wales between Newbridge and Newport, covering Crosskeys, Risca, Pontyminster, Rogerstone, and Pye Corner.
- Route 1 by Newport Bus between Rogerstone and Newport, via Pye Corner.
- Routes 30 and X30 by Cardiff Bus and Newport Bus running between Cardiff and Newport.
Passengers are encouraged to check the latest updates from the rail operators as the situation develops.
