Future engineering work

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See details of routes affected by planned engineering works, including when they take effect, maps of the affected area, alternative timetables, advice for alternative travel and real-time updates.

Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October

Start date
22/10/2022 
End date
30/10/2022 
Route affected

Transport for Wales between Maesteg / Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town 

 
TOC(s) affected
Transport for Wales
Description

Engineering work is taking place between Ebbw Vale Parkway and Ebbw Vale Town for 9 days, closing all lines.

As a result buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town once per hour on Monday to Friday and once every two hours on Sundays.

Additionally the Cross Keys to Newport service will not run. You should use local Stagecoach buses to / from Newport at no extra charge.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.