Tragic news from Herefordshire as a person was found dead on the railway tracks near Pontrilas on Tuesday evening. The incident, which occurred just after 4.15 pm, led to the closure of all lines between Abergavenny and Hereford, causing significant disruption. Transport for Wales stepped in with replacement bus services to help inconvenienced passengers and apologised for the delays.
The affected routes included services from Cardiff Central stretching to various destinations such as Abergavenny, Chester, Crewe, Hereford, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Carmarthen, Fishguard Harbour, Milford Haven, and Pembroke Dock. Despite the disruption, police have stated that the incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner’s office.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident. Stay tuned for more updates and travel safely!