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23/01/2024

A tree blocking the railway between Pontypridd and Abercynon means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains between Pontypridd and Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until approximately 19:00.

Customer Advice:

To assist with your journey you may use your ticket on Stagecoach Buses between Abercynon and Aberdare/ Merthyr. Rail replacement buses are in operation between these stations.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.

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

​​​​​​​Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Affected operators
Transport for Wales
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 23/01/24 - 06:22