Cancellations to services between Llanelli and Llandrindod
Due to urgent repairs to a bridge between Llanelli and Llandrindod the line is blocked.
Impact
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled or terminated at Llandrindod and restarted from Llanelli. All stations between Llandrindod and Llanelli will not be served. Disruption is expected until 23:59 03/08.
Customer Advice
Train services will operate between Shrewsbury & Llandrindod Wells and Swansea & Llanelli, in both directions. Change at Llandrindod Wells or Llanelli for road transport southbound and northbound, respectively.
Road transport operators will vary but will use both a large bus and a minibus, in order to access all stations and maintain connection times. Road vehicles will connect with trains at Llandrindod Wells and Llanelli, respectively.
Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Llandrindod and Llanelli via Llandovery and Llandeilo in both directions until further notice.
Road transport will connect out of train services at Llanelli, serving all stations northbound to Llandrindod Wells then set-down at stations by request, to Shrewsbury.
Road transport will connect out of train services at Llandrindod Wells, serving all stations southbound to Llanelli, then extending to Gowerton and Swansea.
Buses depart Llanelli (northbound for Llandrindod Wells/Shrewsbury) at 11:45 and 16:10. The connecting train arrives at Llanelli (from Swansea) at 11:35 and 16:00.
Buses depart Llandrindod (southbound for Llanelli/Swansea) at 13:50 and 18:10. The connecting train arrives at Llandrindod (from Shrewsbury) at 13:40 and 18:00.
Additional Information
Social distancing on replacement buses means that spaces are limited. Additional requirements for the safety of staff (for example - mandatory face masks/coverings) may be required by individual road transport operators. It is strongly advised to be prepared and to carry appropriate personal protective equipment (P.P.E.).
Further Information
A defect on the Afon Llwchwr rail-over-river bridge, between Pontarddulais and Hendy, means that urgent repairs are required. These are expected to be completed by 2 August.
The southern and mid sections of the Heart of Wales Line will remain closed, due to both the line closure and for staff protection (Covid-19 duty of care) legislation.
Trafnidiaeth Cymru/Transport for Wales
If you have experienced a delay or cancellation, please contact our customer relations team or pick up a form from your nearest ticket office. You can email us using:
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