Planned work / notice
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Radyr (via Fairwater) / Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend before 12:25 on Sunday 6 December
From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59
Source updated 14 Sept 2026, 16:26
Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Aberdare / Pontypridd (via Fairwater) / Bridgend, between Coryton / Cardiff Central and Penarth, between Rhymney / Caerphilly / Cardiff Central and Barry Island
Notice details
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater, closing all lines. Before 12:25, buses will replace trains between: Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater Cardiff Central and Penarth Cardiff Central and Barry Island Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry Trains that usually run via Fairwater will be diverted to run via Cardiff Queen Street Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 16:26
Operators: Transport for Wales
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