Rail improvement works

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport will run between Holyhead and Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will run between Cardiff Central and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will run between Birmingham International and Chester, a replacement bus will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction will run between Chester and Llandudno Junction. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester to connect with train.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 03:52 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run and is replaced by a bus.

The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Chester and Holyhead. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester to connect with train.

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight at Swansea station, closing some lines.

Wednesday and Thursday:

The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will run between Shrewsbury and Llanelli. A replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Swansea.

The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central will be diverted and will not call at stations between Whitland and Port Talbot Parkway / Cardiff Central. A bus will run between Swansea and Cardiff Central for intermediate stops.

The 23:17 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen train will be diverted via Bynea.

The 23:46 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

Thursday and Friday:

The 04:37 Carmarthen to Swansea train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:13 Swansea to Llandovery will run between Llanelli and Llandovery. A replacement bus will run between Swansea and Llanelli to connect with train.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Cadoxton, closing all lines.

All day on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island:

• 1 bus per hour between Cardiff Central and Penarth
• 2 buses per hour between Cardiff Central and Barry Island

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Carmarthen area, closing all lines West of Carmarthen.

All day on Sunday buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines overnight.

Monday to Wednesday:

• The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth service will run between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, for travel between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth you should travel on other Transport for Wales services at no extra cost
• The 23:39 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run and a replacement bus will run instead

Monday to Thursday:

• The 19:38 Cardiff Central to Holyhead service will run between Cardiff Central and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead
• The 20:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run between Manchester Airport and Llandudno Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead
• The 21:36 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run between Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury only. A replacement bus will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Crewe
• The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will run between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction only. A replacement bus will run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will be amended to run between Severn Tunnel Junction and Cardiff Central only. A rail replacement bus service will run between Cheltenham Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Pembroke Dock and Whitland, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below.

From Saturday 7 to Friday 13 November, buses will replace trains between Pembroke Dock and Carmarthen.

Background information:

During the line closure, engineers will carry out a significant programme of essential track renewal and maintenance work, including:

• Renewing around 1,800 metres of track and approximately 500 metres of additional rail
• Replacing switches, crossings and supporting bearers at Tenby
• Installing around 900 metres of new rail at Llanion (Pembroke) and converting the track from jointed rail to continuously welded rail
• Vegetation management along the route and additional maintenance

The work will replace track and components which have reached the end of their operational life, helping to keep the railway safe and reliable for passengers. More information is available on the Network Rail website.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Pye Corner and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines overnight.

The following services are affected:

• The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale service will run between Maesteg and Newport (South Wales) only. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
• The 22:09 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale service will run between Maesteg and Cardiff Central only. A replacement bus will run between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town
• The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central will not run, and will instead be replaced by a bus

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing some lines overnight.

Tuesday to Thursday:

• The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will run between Cardiff Central and Crewe. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Chester
• The 23:33 Crewe to Wrexham General service will run between Chester and Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Chester

Wednesday to Friday:

• The 04:58 Chester to Crewe service will not run, instead being replaced with a bus

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result, the 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run from Barry to Bridgend.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly via Wilmslow and Stockport
• The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury. Please note that this bus does not connect with the train, you should use earlier service to complete your journey

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Newport area, closing some lines.

Trains between Cwmbran and Newport will be diverted via freight lines, meaning trains may use different platforms at Newport. Please allow yourself additional time for your journey.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llandudno Junction and Conwy, closing some lines.

The following trains will be replaced by buses:

• 22:55 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead
• 00:02 Llandudno Junction to Bangor (Tuesday)
• 00:02 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead (Wednesday to Friday)
• 01:03 Llandudno Junction to Holyhead

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Clarbeston Road and Milford Haven, closing all lines.

Buses will replace late night trains between Whitland and Milford Haven.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, closing all lines.

All day Wednesday and until early afternoon on Thursday:

Buses will replace trains between Haverfordwest and Milford Haven.

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Carmarthen and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.

Trains will be diverted via freight lines between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway. Replacement buses will run between Carmarthen and Port Talbot Parkway.

The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will depart Carmarthen at 22:35 (6 minutes earlier than normal).

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.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Barry service will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus will run from Barry to Bridgend
• The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Airport, closing lines used by Transport for Wales overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between approximately 21:30 and 06:00 each night, no trains will run between Chester and Manchester Airport.

Replacement buses will run between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. You can use alternative train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport at no extra cost.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Heald Green and Manchester Airport, closing all lines.

Northern:

Trains between:

• Blackpool North and Manchester Airport will run between Blackpool North and Manchester Piccadilly only
• Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport will run between Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Oxford Road only
• Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria

Replacement buses will run between Bolton / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

TransPennine Express:

Trains between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Airport will be amended to run between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Piccadilly only.

Trains between Redcar Central and Manchester Airport will run between Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria only.

Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

Transport for Wales:

No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local bus and tram services.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

You can plan your journey on local buses / trams by using the Transport for Greater Manchester website.

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Port Talbot and Llanelli, closing some lines.

Monday to Wednesday:

• 19:05 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will arrive into Cardiff Central later

Monday to Thursday:

• 18:35 Shrewsbury to Carmarthen service will terminate at Carmarthen. Rail Replacement buses will depart Llanelli at 22:45 towards Swansea
• 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central service will divert after Llanelli by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Gowerton and Baglan via Swansea. A rail replacement bus will depart Llanelli at 23:20 to Cardiff Central calling at all stations via Swansea.
• 21:11 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert after Llanelli by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Gowerton and Baglan via Swansea. A rail replacement bus will depart Llanelli at 22:50 to Cardiff Central, calling at all stations via Swansea
• 22:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen service will divert after Port Talbot Parkway by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Baglan and Gowerton via Swansea.. A rail replacement bus will depart Port Talbot Parkway at 00:26 to Carmarthen, calling at all stations

Tuesday to Friday:

• 05:13 service from Swansea to Llandovery will be amended to start from Carmarthen at 05:07. A rail replacement bus will depart Swansea at 04:40 and run to Llanelli, where it will connect with the amended train service
• 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central and connect with the 06:46 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service

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.

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.

Sunday:

The 21:34 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central Service will divert via Barry arriving into Cardiff Central later.

Monday:

The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central and connect into the 06:46 service from Cardiff Central for onward travel.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

• 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton to Cwmbran earlier and will divert by an alternative route, arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later
• 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town will not call at Newport. Rail replacement buses will depart Newport calling all stops To Ebbw Vale Town
• 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart earlier at 22:06. This Service will also depart all stops between Cardiff Central and Hereford earlier
• 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will depart Cwmbran latter and divert by an alternative route, arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines.

• 22:02 service from Chester to Liverpool Lime Street train will not run and will be replaced by a bus
• 23:22 service from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus

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.

Engineering work is taking place late night between Holyhead and Manchester Airport, closing some lines.

The 19:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.

The 20:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay connecting into a replacement bus to Manchester Piccadilly.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Welshpool / Llandrindod / Newport (South Wales), closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between:

• Shrewsbury and Welshpool
• Shrewsbury and Llandrindod
• Shrewsbury and Newport (South Wales)

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines.

The 00:24 service from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester train will not run and will be replaced by a bus.

The 05:25 service from Manchester Airport will be a replacement bus departing from Manchester Piccadilly at 04:59 to Warrington Bank Quay. This connects into the 06:19 train service to Holyhead.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Pontypridd, closing all lines until 16:35 on Sunday.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Pontypridd before 16:35.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Cardiff Central / Bridgend via Barry, closing various lines.

Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry. On Sunday only, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Ninian Park.

Until 12:00 on Sunday and from approximately 23:00 until the end of service on Monday and Tuesday, buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

From approximately 22:15 until the end of service on Monday and Tuesday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Baglan, closing some lines.

As a result, the 08:04 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will depart later than usual at 08:30.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Caldicot, closing some lines overnight.

From Monday to Wednesday evenings, the 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A rail replacement bus will run from Severn Tunnel Junction to Gloucester, departing at 00:21.

From Tuesday to Thursday mornings, the 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction at 06:28. A rail replacement bus will run from Cheltenham Spa to Severn Tunnel Junction, departing earlier at 04:33.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Haverfordwest and Carmarthen, closing some lines overnight.

On Monday and Tuesday evenings, the 23:26 Milford Haven to Carmarthen service will terminate at Haverfordwest. A rail replacement bus will run from Haverfordwest to Carmarthen, departing at 23:51.

On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, the 04:49 Carmarthen to Milford Haven service will start from Haverfordwest at 05:32. A rail replacement bus will run from Carmarthen to Haverfordwest, departing earlier at 04:07.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines overnight.

From Monday to Wednesday evenings, the 20:02 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, departing at 22:00.

The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno Junction service will start from Chester. A rail replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester, departing earlier at 22:36.

You should use alternative services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing some lines overnight.

Buses will replace trains between Chester and Crewe, affecting the following services:

Monday:

• The 21:26 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted between Crewe and Chester via Wrexham General
• The 22:03 Llandudno to Crewe service will terminate at Chester
• The 23:32 Crewe to Wrexham General service will start from Chester at 23:52

Tuesday:

• The 04:18 Chester to Birmingham New Street service will be diverted between Chester and Crewe via Wrexham General
• The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will not run

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, closing some lines.

The following services are affected:

• The 15:06 Milford Haven to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Crewe
• The 18:00 Holyhead to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly
• The 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe service will not run

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing all lines over the Christmas period. There will be no trains running, to, from, or through the station. An overview of the work taking place is available, and background information on the work can be found below.

What does this mean for your journey?

If you usually travel to, from, or change trains at Birmingham New Street, your journey will be affected on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24 December), Sunday 27 December and Bank Holiday Monday (28 December) 2026 (no trains will be running anywhere across Britain on Christmas Day (Friday 25 December), and no trains will run in the Midlands area on Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December)). Train services will resume on Tuesday 29 December.

Trains that normally call at Birmingham New Street station will either be diverted around the station; will terminate at, and start back from the nearest open station on each route; or will call at a nearby station where you can use alternative transport to make a connection. These stations include Birmingham International, Wolverhampton, Coleshill Parkway, Tamworth, Worcestershire Parkway and Sandwell & Dudley. To complete your journey to and from Birmingham New Street, please use either the provided rail replacement bus services or use local bus services.

Avanti West Coast:

Trains will run to an amended timetable and will be unable to call at Birmingham New Street.

Replacement buses will be provided between:

• Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton
• Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International

CrossCountry:

Trains will run between:

• Coleshill Parkway and Stansted Airport
• Nottingham and Cardiff Central
• Edinburgh and Plymouth
• Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth

Replacement bus services (organised by CrossCountry) will run between:

• Coleshill Parkway, Water Orton and Birmingham New Street
• Worcestershire Parkway and Birmingham New Street
• Tamworth, Wilnecote and Birmingham New Street
• Birmingham International and Coleshill Parkway
• Birmingham International and Worcestershire Parkway
• Wolverhampton and Worcestershire Parkway

Replacement bus services (organised by other operators) will run between:

• Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (Avanti West Coast)
• Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street (West Midlands Railway / Avanti West Coast)

London Northwestern Railway:

London Euston / Northampton - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham International only. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.

Birmingham New Street - Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency. At Wolverhampton, you can connect to train services to Sandwell and Dudley where rail replacement buses will be available to Smethwick Galton Bridge. From Smethwick Galton Bridge, continue your journey on trains to Birmingham Snow Hill, with up to five trains per hour operating.

Transport for Wales:

No trains will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services via Birmingham New Street to complete your journey.

West Midlands Railway:

Birmingham International - Rugeley Trent Valley: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley (at a reduced frequency), calling additionally at Willenhall and Darlaston, and will not call at stations between Birmingham International - Birmingham New Street and Tame Bridge Parkway. Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street

Shrewsbury - Birmingham New Street: Trains will run between Shrewsbury and Sandwell & Dudley only - to an amended timetable at reduced frequency, calling additionally at Coseley and Tipton, and will not call at Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway. Passengers travelling to / from Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway are advised to travel on other services

Wolverhampton - Walsall: Trains will run between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley only (at a reduced frequency). Rail replacement buses will operate between Sandwell & Dudley and Smethwick Rolfe Street, via Smethwick Galton Bridge (change for train services to Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street) and between Birmingham New Street and Walsall

Birmingham New Street - Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford: Trains will run to an amended timetable, will not call at University, Barnt Green or Bromsgrove, and will be diverted to terminate at / start from Birmingham Snow Hill (instead of Birmingham New Street)

Lichfield Trent Valley / Four Oaks - Bromsgrove / Redditch: Trains will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street, between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge / Barnt Green / Bromsgrove / Droitwich Spa, and between Longbridge / Barnt Green and Redditch. Due to limited capacity and extended journey times, customers travelling on these routes are advised to use local bus services for journeys into Birmingham.

Birmingham New Street - Kings Norton (via Kings Heath): Trains will not run and rail replacement buses will operate instead

Background information:

Network Rail will be starting a 3-year £13m programme to replace overhead power lines which date back to the 1960s on the approaches to and through Birmingham New Street station. Major track renewal work will also take place on the line between Birmingham and Sandwell, making use of the lines being closed and reducing the need for future disruption.

Although no trains will serve Birmingham New Street during the work, the station will remain open, allowing access to Grand Central and the city centre. Station facilities, including the assisted travel lounge and toilets, will remain available, with staff on hand to help. The Avanti West Coast first class lounge will be closed during the work.

Queueing systems will be in place at busy times to help you reach your replacement buses and onward connections. Please allow extra time and follow staff guidance.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge, closing all lines.

Until approximately 16:20, the following amendments will take place:

Avanti West Coast

Trains that usually run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street via Sandwell & Dudley will divert via an alternative route. This will significantly increase your journey time.

Additionally, the following services will be amended to start from Wolverhampton:

• 07:48 London Euston to Edinburgh
• 08:45 Birmingham New Street to Preston
• 09:43 Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston

CrossCountry

Trains will not call at Wolverhampton and will divert via an alternative route.

You may use your ticket on Avanti West Coast train services between Stafford, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street at no extra cost.

Additionally, you may use a combination of London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway train and bus services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, and then connect with a London Northwestern Railway train service between Wolverhampton and Stafford. All of these services are at no extra cost.

London Northwestern Railway

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Wolverhampton and Crewe only.

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will depart slightly earlier from Birmingham New Street. These services will divert and not call at Smethwick Galton Bridge.

To help you complete your journey, rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Sandwell & Dudley, calling at Smethwick Galton Bridge.

West Midlands Railway

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury will run between Sandwell & Dudley and Shrewsbury only.

Trains between Rugeley Trent Valley / Walsall and Wolverhampton will run to an amended timetable and not call at Smethwick Rolfe Street or Smethwick Galton Bridge. Trains will continue to run between Sandwell & Dudley and Wolverhampton, and between Rugeley Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street.

To help you complete your journey, rail replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Sandwell & Dudley, calling at Smethwick Rolfe Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge.

Transport for Wales

Trains to / from Birmingham New Street / Birmingham International will run between Wolverhampton and Chester / Shrewsbury only.

You can use your ticket on alternative train and replacement bus services between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport, closing all lines until 10:00.

Avanti West Coast:

Until 10:00 on Sunday, no service will run to / from Manchester Piccadilly.

CrossCountry:

The 08:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Birmingham International.

The 09:27 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth service will start from Stockport.

You may travel on Transport for Wales replacement bus services between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport at no extra cost to help you complete your journey.

Northern:

Before 10:00, buses will replace trains between:

• Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport
• Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport

TransPennine Express:

It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information.

Transport for Wales:

As a result:

• The 08:32 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run
• The 09:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea service will start from Crewe at 10:12

Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to complete these journeys.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern or Transport for Wales, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with TransPennine Express, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Holyhead / Llandudno Junction areas, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

From Saturday 9 to Friday 29 January:

Trains will run between London Euston and Chester only. A replacement bus service will run between Chester and Holyhead.

Transport for Wales:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Chester and Llandudno Junction / Holyhead
• Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling on or before Friday 29 January, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales on or after Saturday 30 January, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight.

Great Western Railway:

Sunday:

The 20:45 (departing 20:57) and 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend. These trains will arrive at / depart from Bridgend approximately 25 minutes later than usual.

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park (not calling). This train will arrive at / depart from Bridgend a few minutes later than normal.

The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (not calling). These trains will arrive at / depart from Bridgend later than normal.

Monday to Friday:

The 03:46 (departing 03:39) Swansea to London Paddington service will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry (not calling). The train will depart at normal time from Cardiff Central and beyond.

Transport for Wales:

It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel for more information.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

Before 22:30, buses will replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Wrexham General, closing some lines overnight.

From approximately 22:45 on Monday to Thursday evenings until 05:45 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Chester and Wrexham General.

Additionally, due to diversions, a rail replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Chester (departing at 23:53 Monday to Thursday evenings).

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth, closing some lines overnight.

From approximately 23:15 on Monday to Thursday evenings until 04:40 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Barry and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight.

On Monday to Thursday evenings, the 22:40 Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Barry service will terminate at Barry. A rail replacement bus service will run from Barry to Bridgend to complete this journey.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe, closing some lines overnight.

The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe.

The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe.

Rail replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to complete these journeys.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Stockport and Wilmslow / Stoke-on-Trent, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

Trains to / from Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted to run via Styal, and will run to a reduced and amended timetable, with extended journey times. A very limited service will run via Stoke-on-Trent / Alsager.

Replacement buses will run between:

• Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent
• Stockport and Wilmslow

You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on CrossCountry replacement bus services between Macclesfield and Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent.

CrossCountry:

An hourly train service will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street, with trains diverting to run via Styal and Crewe. Journey times will be extended.

Trains will not call at Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield or Stockport.

Rail replacement road transport will operate between:

• Stoke-on-Trent and Stockport via Macclesfield
• Stafford / Stoke-on-Trent and Macclesfield

Northern:

Trains that usually run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Stockport will be diverted to run by an alternative route, and will not call at Levenshulme, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme and Handforth.

Trains that usually run between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent will not run.

Buses will replace trains between:

• Stockport and Wilmslow
• Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent

Transport for Wales:

Trains will not run between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow via Stockport. Trains that usually run via Stockport will be diverted to run via Styal.

Replacement buses will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow via Stockport.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Newport (South Wales) and Pontypool, closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

• 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central, departing at 23:11
• 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A rail replacement bus will operate from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford, departing at 23:42

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Fairwater, and between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Bridgend via Barry, closing all lines before 12:25.

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

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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday nights.

As a result, the 22:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen service will be diverted after Port Talbot Parkway to run by an alternative route to Llanelli, and will not call at Baglan, Briton Ferry, Neath, Skewen, Llansamlet, Swansea or Gowerton.

Two replacement buses will run:

• 1 bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Neath, Swansea, Llanelli and Carmarthen
• 1 bus will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen, calling at all stations via Swansea

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:10 and 06:00 each night, no trains will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport.

Replacement buses will run between Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly only. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines.

The following services will be amended:

• 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A rail replacement bus will operate from Hereford to Cardiff Central, departing at 23:11
• 21:15 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Newport (South Wales). A rail replacement bus will operate from Newport (South Wales) to Hereford, departing at 23:42

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.

Engineering work is taking place in the Swansea area, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday - Thursday

• The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Carmarthen service will be diverted after Llanelli to terminate at Carmarthen instead of Swansea. Rail replacement transport will run from Llanelli to Swansea (departing Llanelli at 22:45)
• The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central, will be diverted after Llanelli and will not call at stations via Swansea. Rail replacement transport will run from Llanelli to Cardiff Central (departing Llanelli at 23:20)
• The 21:11 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will divert after Llanelli by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Gowerton and Baglan via Swansea. Rail replacement transport will run from Llanelli to Cardiff Central (departing Llanelli at 22:50)
• 22:12 Bristol Temple Meads to Carmarthen service will divert after Port Talbot Parkway by an alternative route, not calling at stations between Baglan and Gowerton via Swansea. Rail replacement transport will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Carmarthen (departing Port Talbot Parkway at 00:26)
• The 22:40 and 23:46 Swansea to Carmarthen services will be cancelled. Rail replacement transport will run from Swansea to Carmarthen (departing Swansea at the same time as the cancelled train services)

Tuesday - Friday

• The 04:37 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be cancelled. Rail replacement transport will run from Carmarthen to Swansea
• The 05:13 Swansea to Llandovery service will start from Llanelli. Rail replacement transport will run from Swansea to Llanelli

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Cogan / Penarth and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Cogan / Penarth and Cardiff Central. Rail replacement transport will operate between these stations to help you complete your journey.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Heath High Level and Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Heath High Level and Cardiff Queen Street / Cardiff Central. Rail replacement transport will operate between Caerphilly and Cardiff Queen Street / Cardiff Central, serving Lisvane & Thornhill, Llanishen and Heath High Level.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Engineering work is taking place across Transport for Wales' Core Valley Lines, closing various lines in the Cardiff area.

On Saturday 23 January there will be no trains operating to / from Cardiff Bay.

The following replacement bus services will operate:

• Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Queen Street: 08:08
• Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Queen Street, Cardiff Central and back to Cardiff Bay: 06:38, 07:08, 07:38, 22:54, 23:24 and 23:54
• Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay: 06:20 and 22:36

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines.

No trains will run between Radyr and Cardiff Queen Street. Rail replacement transport will operate between Radyr and Cardiff Queen Street, and between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street, to help you complete your journey.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Engineering work is taking place across Transport for Wales' Core Valley Lines, closing various lines in the Cardiff area at various times between Sunday 24 and Friday 29 January.

Service impact:

Sunday only:

Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil services will run to / from Cardiff Bay.

The following rail replacement transport will run:

• Cardiff Central to Radyr via Fairwater at 08:31
• Radyr to Cardiff Central via Fairwater at 20:45 and 21:45

Monday - Friday:

Aberdare services will run to / from Cardiff Bay.

Merthyr Tydfil services will only run to / from Radyr.

The following rail replacement transport will run:

• Radyr to Cardiff Central via Fairwater at 22:45 and 23:45

Tuesday only:

Late-night services to / from Taffs Well, Pontypridd, Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil will be replaced by rail replacement transport from approximately 23:00 until the end of service.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.

Engineering work is taking place between Wrexham General and Chester, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between Wrexham General and Chester.

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.

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing some lines early on Monday morning.

As a result, the 05:35 Bridgend to Ebbw Vale Town service will be amended to start from Cardiff Central at 06:05.

An earlier replacement bus will run from Bridgend to Cardiff Central, connecting with the amended train.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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.