Live Coverage of Railway Service Disruption Following Train Incident Involving Pedestrian

🚨 Major Disruption Alert: Delays & Cancellations on the Cardiff to Swansea Line 🚂
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Heads up, travellers! A person has been hit by a train between Bridgend and Pencoed, causing significant delays and cancellations on the railway line between Cardiff and Swansea. 🚧
Traffic Updates

Emergency services are on the scene, and train operators are working tirelessly with Network Rail to address the situation quickly and safely. As a result, all lines in the area are temporarily blocked. 😔

Traffic Updates
What You Need to Know:
– Expect delays of up to 90 minutes or more.
– Some trains may be revised, only covering parts of their usual routes.
– There might be longer stops at stations to minimise disruption.
– Disruption likely until the end of the day. 🌙

If your train is cancelled:
✅ You can travel on the next two available services with your original ticket, even if it’s during peak times. No extra cost!
✅ Delay Repay compensation is available if you arrive 15+ minutes late. Keep your ticket and visit the GWR website for claims.

Alternative Travel Options:
🚌 Transport for Wales advises using local bus routes 404 via Pencoed and Llanharan at no extra charge to help complete your journey.

We understand this is a challenging situation and appreciate your understanding and patience as efforts are made to get services up and running smoothly again. Keep checking for updates to stay informed. 📲

💬 If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to the Great Western Railway Customer Support team at 03457 000 125 or National Rail Enquiries at 03457 484 950.

Stay safe and hang in there, everyone! 🙏