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05:07 Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Due Exp Cardiff Central 05:07 On Time

Swindon 06:15 07:11

Problems

Alterations to this service are due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

This train may be also affected by the following route problem

Cancellations to services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central

Following a fire next to the track between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central some lines are now open.

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00 06/05.

Customer Advice

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We are sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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Following a line-side fire between Cardiff Central and Newport, Network Rail has reopened the lines. However, some closures of lines are still required to finish repairs to some of the overhead electric wires.
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Due to the previous expected reopening time of midday on 6th May, many changes have been made to GWR's timetable. This will take some time to undo, with multiple trains and crew having been moved to accommodate just 1 GWR train per hour through the affected area.
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Our teams are working hard to restore the normal GWR timetable, but this will take time.
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To help ease congestion, GWR train services will remain reduced to 1 train per hour only between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central via Newport.
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GWR trains from the West Country to Cardiff Central, are terminating short / starting back from Bristol Temple Meads, change at Bristol Temple Meads for trains to Bristol Parkway - where you can find a reduced train service to South Wales.
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GWR trains from Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury and Westbury to Cardiff Central are calling additionally and terminating at / starting back from Bristol Parkway, change at Bristol Parkway for a reduced service to South Wales.
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GWR train services from London Paddington to Carmarthen will terminate at / start back from Swansea. For stations between Swansea and Carmarthen, please use Transport for Wales trains.
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GWR train services for Patchway and Severn Tunnel Junction stations are currently suspended.
A limited replacement bus service will operate between Bristol Parkway - Patchway - Severn Tunnel Junction.
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GWR trains from South Wales to Bristol Parkway, Swindon, Reading, and London Paddington are reduced.
Customers for the West Country can change at Newport for CrossCountry trains, or Bristol Parkway for GWR services to Bristol Temple Meads, and then change there.
Customers for Westbury, Salisbury, Southampton, and Portsmouth should change at Bristol Parkway for services towards the South Coast.
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You can use your GWR ticket on Transport for Wales trains, and CrossCountry trains.
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If your ticket is dated 4th, 5th, 6th May, you can use any GWR train up to, and including, 7th May.
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Please check your journey at gwr.com/check
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We will update this message with more information when we have it.
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Further Information

An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you require further information please speak to our staff at the station or on the train, use the Customer Help Point, message us on X @GWRHelp or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 06/05/2025 04:21

boards for 05:07 departure from Cardiff Central
	Due	Station	Expected	Platform
Collapse Preceding stations
	03:38	Swansea	On Time
	03:50	Neath	On Time
	03:57	Port Talbot Parkway	On Time
	04:11	Bridgend	On Time

Preceding Stations
	05:07	Cardiff Central	On Time	3
	05:24	Newport South Wales	On Time
	05:51	Bristol Parkway	06:49
	06:15	Swindon	07:11
Subsequent Stations
	06:35	Didcot Parkway	07:26
	06:48	Reading	07:39
	07:16	London Paddington	08:01
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05:54 Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Due Exp Cardiff Central 05:54 Not Stopping

Swindon 06:51 Cancelled

Problems

Alterations to this service are due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

This train may be also affected by the following route problems

Cancellations to services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central

Following a fire next to the track between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central some lines are now open.

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00 06/05.

Customer Advice

Further Information

Last Updated: 06/05/2025 04:21

boards for 05:54 departure from Cardiff Central
	Due	Station	Expected
Collapse Preceding stations
	04:59	Swansea	Cancelled
	05:11	Neath	Cancelled
	05:18	Port Talbot Parkway	Cancelled
	05:31	Bridgend	Cancelled
Preceding Stations
	05:54	Cardiff Central	Cancelled
	06:05	Newport South Wales	Cancelled
	06:26	Bristol Parkway	Cancelled
	06:51	Swindon	Cancelled
Subsequent Stations
	07:18	Reading	Cancelled
	07:44	London Paddington	Cancelled
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06:24 Cardiff Central to London Paddington

Due Exp Cardiff Central 06:24 On Time

Swindon 07:21 08:17

Problems

Alterations to this service are due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

This train may be also affected by the following route problems

Cancellations to services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central

Following a fire next to the track between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central some lines are now open.

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00 06/05.

Customer Advice

Further Information

Last Updated: 06/05/2025 04:21

boards for 06:24 departure from Cardiff Central
	Due	Station	Expected
Collapse Preceding stations
	05:29	Swansea	On Time
	05:41	Neath	On Time
	05:48	Port Talbot Parkway	On Time
	06:01	Bridgend	On Time
Preceding Stations
	06:24	Cardiff Central	On Time
	06:35	Newport South Wales	On Time
	06:57	Bristol Parkway	07:55
	07:21	Swindon	08:17
Subsequent Stations
	07:48	Reading	08:41
	08:16	London Paddington	09:03
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06:15 Swindon from Swansea

Due Exp Cardiff Central 05:07 On Time

Swindon 06:15 07:11

Problems

Alterations to this service are due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

This train may be affected by the following route problem

Cancellations to services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central

Following a fire next to the track between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central some lines are now open.

Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00 06/05.

Customer Advice

Further Information

Last Updated: 06/05/2025 04:21

boards for 06:15 arrival at Swindon
	Due	Station	Expected	Platform
Collapse Preceding stations
	03:38	Swansea	On Time
	03:50	Neath	On Time
	03:57	Port Talbot Parkway	On Time
	04:11	Bridgend	On Time

Preceding Stations
	05:07	Cardiff Central	On Time
	05:25	Newport South Wales	06:25
	05:52	Bristol Parkway	06:50
	06:15	Swindon	07:11	3
Subsequent Stations
	06:35	Didcot Parkway	07:26
	06:48	Reading	07:39
	07:16	London Paddington	08:01
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Update For Other Trains

05:57 Swansea to London Paddington due 08:46

06/05/25 05:57 Swansea to London Paddington due 08:46 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 18:55

Due	Station	Status
05:57	Swansea	Not Stopping
06:09	Neath	Not Stopping
06:16	Port Talbot Parkway	Not Stopping
06:29	Bridgend	Not Stopping
06:51	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
07:04	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
07:29	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
07:53	Swindon	Not Stopping
08:20	Reading	Not Stopping
08:46	London Paddington	Not Stopping

06:26 Swansea to London Paddington due 09:12

06/05/25 06:26 Swansea to London Paddington due 09:12 will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:03

Due	Station	Status
06:26	Swansea	06:26
06:38	Neath	06:38
06:45	Port Talbot Parkway	06:45
06:58	Bridgend	06:58
07:23	Cardiff Central	07:23
07:37	Newport South Wales	08:37
07:59	Bristol Parkway	08:59
08:25	Swindon	09:25
09:12	London Paddington	10:12

06:54 Swansea to London Paddington due 09:44

06/05/25 06:54 Swansea to London Paddington due 09:44 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 18:56

Due	Station	Status
06:54	Swansea	Not Stopping
07:06	Neath	Not Stopping
07:13	Port Talbot Parkway	Not Stopping
07:26	Bridgend	Not Stopping
07:49	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
08:04	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
08:29	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
08:53	Swindon	Not Stopping
09:20	Reading	Not Stopping
09:44	London Paddington	Not Stopping

07:18 Swansea to London Paddington due 10:14

06/05/25 07:18 Swansea to London Paddington due 10:14 will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:04

Due	Station	Status
07:18	Swansea	07:18
07:30	Neath	07:30
07:37	Port Talbot Parkway	07:37
07:50	Bridgend	07:50
08:18	Cardiff Central	08:18
08:31	Newport South Wales	09:31
08:56	Bristol Parkway	09:56
09:20	Swindon	10:20
09:47	Reading	10:47
10:14	London Paddington	11:14

07:43 Swansea to London Paddington due 10:34

06/05/25 07:43 Swansea to London Paddington due 10:34 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 18:56

Due	Station	Status
07:43	Swansea	Not Stopping
07:55	Neath	Not Stopping
08:02	Port Talbot Parkway	Not Stopping
08:15	Bridgend	Not Stopping
08:37	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
08:50	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
09:15	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
09:41	Swindon	Not Stopping
10:08	Reading	Not Stopping
10:34	London Paddington	Not Stopping

09:21 Carmarthen to London Paddington due 13:10

06/05/25 09:21 Carmarthen to London Paddington due 13:10 will be started from Swansea.
It will no longer call at Carmarthen, Pembrey & Burry Port and Llanelli.
It will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:06

Due	Station	Status
09:21	Carmarthen	Not Stopping
09:41	Pembrey & Burry Port	Not Stopping
09:49	Llanelli	Not Stopping
10:22	Swansea	10:22
10:35	Neath	10:35
10:42	Port Talbot Parkway	10:42
10:55	Bridgend	10:55
11:18	Cardiff Central	11:18
11:31	Newport South Wales	12:31
11:55	Bristol Parkway	12:55
12:20	Swindon	13:20
12:47	Reading	13:47
13:10	London Paddington	14:10

09:22 Swansea to London Paddington due 12:11

06/05/25 09:22 Swansea to London Paddington due 12:11 will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:05

Due	Station	Status
09:22	Swansea	09:22
09:34	Neath	09:34
09:41	Port Talbot Parkway	09:41
09:54	Bridgend	09:54
10:18	Cardiff Central	10:18
10:34	Newport South Wales	11:34
10:55	Bristol Parkway	11:55
11:20	Swindon	12:20
11:47	Reading	12:47
12:11	London Paddington	13:11

09:49 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 11:45

06/05/25 09:49 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 11:45 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 17:43

Due	Station	Status
09:49	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
10:03	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
10:24	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
10:48	Swindon	Not Stopping
11:05	Didcot Parkway	Not Stopping
11:20	Reading	Not Stopping
11:45	London Paddington	Not Stopping

10:41 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 12:44

06/05/25 10:41 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 12:44 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 17:43

Due	Station	Status
10:41	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
10:55	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
11:22	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
11:47	Swindon	Not Stopping
12:04	Didcot Parkway	Not Stopping
12:18	Reading	Not Stopping
12:44	London Paddington	Not Stopping

11:22 Swansea to London Paddington due 14:14

06/05/25 11:22 Swansea to London Paddington due 14:14 will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:06

Due	Station	Status
11:22	Swansea	11:22
11:34	Neath	11:34
11:43	Port Talbot Parkway	11:43
11:56	Bridgend	11:56
12:19	Cardiff Central	12:19
12:32	Newport South Wales	13:32
12:55	Bristol Parkway	13:55
13:20	Swindon	14:20
13:48	Reading	14:48
14:14	London Paddington	15:14

11:27 Carmarthen to London Paddington due 15:12

06/05/25 11:27 Carmarthen to London Paddington due 15:12 will be started from Swansea.
It will no longer call at Carmarthen, Pembrey & Burry Port and Llanelli.
It will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:07

Due	Station	Status
11:27	Carmarthen	Not Stopping
11:47	Pembrey & Burry Port	Not Stopping
11:55	Llanelli	Not Stopping
12:22	Swansea	12:22
12:34	Neath	12:34
12:41	Port Talbot Parkway	12:41
12:54	Bridgend	12:54
13:18	Cardiff Central	13:18
13:31	Newport South Wales	14:31
13:55	Bristol Parkway	14:55
14:20	Swindon	15:20
14:48	Reading	15:48
15:12	London Paddington	16:12

11:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 13:45

06/05/25 11:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 13:45 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 17:43

Due	Station	Status
11:50	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
12:04	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
12:25	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
12:49	Swindon	Not Stopping
13:05	Didcot Parkway	Not Stopping
13:20	Reading	Not Stopping
13:45	London Paddington	Not Stopping

12:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 14:44

06/05/25 12:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 14:44 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 17:43

Due	Station	Status
12:50	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
13:04	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
13:27	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
13:52	Swindon	Not Stopping
14:19	Reading	Not Stopping
14:44	London Paddington	Not Stopping

13:22 Swansea to London Paddington due 16:09

06/05/25 13:22 Swansea to London Paddington due 16:09 will be delayed between Cardiff Central and Newport South Wales and is expected to be 60 minutes late.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 19:08

Due	Station	Status
13:22	Swansea	13:22
13:34	Neath	13:34
13:41	Port Talbot Parkway	13:41
13:54	Bridgend	13:54
14:18	Cardiff Central	14:18
14:31	Newport South Wales	15:31
14:52	Bristol Parkway	15:52
15:19	Swindon	16:19
15:46	Reading	16:46
16:09	London Paddington	17:09

13:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 15:44

06/05/25 13:50 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 15:44 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 17:44

Due	Station	Status
13:50	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
14:04	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
14:27	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
14:51	Swindon	Not Stopping
15:18	Reading	Not Stopping
15:44	London Paddington	Not Stopping

14:20 Carmarthen to London Paddington due 18:13

06/05/25 14:20 Carmarthen to London Paddington due 18:13 will be started from Swansea.
It will no longer call at Carmarthen, Pembrey & Burry Port and Llanelli.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 18:08

Due	Station	Status
14:20	Carmarthen	Not Stopping
14:40	Pembrey & Burry Port	Not Stopping
14:48	Llanelli	Not Stopping
15:22	Swansea	15:22
15:34	Neath	15:34
15:41	Port Talbot Parkway	15:41
15:54	Bridgend	15:54
16:21	Cardiff Central	16:21
16:35	Newport South Wales	16:35
16:55	Bristol Parkway	16:55
17:19	Swindon	17:19
17:36	Didcot Parkway	17:36
17:50	Reading	17:50
18:13	London Paddington	18:13

14:54 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 16:41

06/05/25 14:54 Cardiff Central to London Paddington due 16:41 will be cancelled.
This is due to a fire next to the track.

Further Information

If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can claim Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay

Last Updated: 05/05/2025 17:44

Due	Station	Status
14:54	Cardiff Central	Not Stopping
15:07	Newport South Wales	Not Stopping
15:27	Bristol Parkway	Not Stopping
15:51	Swindon	Not Stopping
16:18	Reading	Not Stopping
16:41	London Paddington	Not Stopping