Passengers travelling through parts of Monmouthshire and neighbouring areas faced disruption on Tuesday after Transport for Wales reported a shortage of available trains. The operator said a higher-than-usual number of units require repairs, reducing the fleet available to run scheduled services.
Routes affected and alternative options
Services on the Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa corridor have been cancelled throughout the day, affecting stations including Caldicot, Chepstow, Lydney and Gloucester. Passengers on this route have been advised that they may travel on CrossCountry services between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa at no additional cost.
| Affected route | Available alternative |
|---|---|
| Cardiff Central – Cheltenham Spa (via Caldicot, Chepstow, Lydney, Gloucester) | CrossCountry services (no extra charge) |
| Newport – Gloucester | Rail replacement buses (hourly from Newport) |
| Newport – Ebbw Vale Town (some services cancelled) | Certain Stagecoach buses (routes 56, X15, 151) at no extra cost |
Practical advice for travellers
TfW has warned passengers to allow extra time for journeys and to check before travelling for live updates. Rail replacement buses are operating between Newport and Gloucester, calling at intermediate stations, with departures from Newport approximately every hour.
On the Newport to Ebbw Vale Town route, a number of services have been cancelled until 21:00 but journeys between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale are not affected. Passengers intending to use services on the disrupted routes should:
- Confirm the status of their train via the TfW website or app before setting out
- Consider CrossCountry services where indicated, or use the specified bus routes
- Allow additional time and check platforms and boarding locations for replacement buses
The operator indicated the disruption was expected to continue until the end of the day. InfoRadar will provide further updates if TfW announces changes to services or revised timetables.
