Floods force trains to divert
The great Christmas getaway has been stalled by floods which are hampering the rail network. Services in the Westcountry are among services hardest hit.
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Flooding is causing disruption in various parts of Wales, according to National Rail Enquiries.
A number of routes are being affected:
- Cardiff Central - Bridgend - Swansea: Trains between Cardiff Central and Swansea are suspended. Limited replacement road transport may run, subject to road conditions.
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport - Bridgend: Trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend are suspended. Limited replacement road transport is running between these stations.
- Bristol Parkway - Cardiff Central: Trains between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
- Machynlleth - Caersws: Trains between Machynlleth and Caersws are suspended. Replacement road transport is running between these stations.
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From @nationalrailenq on Twitter:Arriva Trains Wales advises customers not to travel
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From @ArrivaTW on Twitter:We apologise to customers for the difficult conditions today, and thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding.
From @ArrivaTW on Twitter:Flooding causes further rail disruptions
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From @nationalrailenq on Twitter:First Great Western advises some passengers not to travel
First Great Western have cancelled a number of trains due to flooding and landslips in South West of England.
The rail company has advised customers with non-essential travel to not attempt to travel West of Taunton in either direction.
A statement on the First Great Western's website, said:
Trains are unable to operate between Taunton and Plymouth. Therefore, services from Penzance, Plymouth, Exeter St Davids towards Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington will terminate at Plymouth and start from Taunton until further notice.
Services from London Paddington towards Exeter St Davids and the West of England will terminate at Taunton and be started again from Plymouth until further notice.
A very limited road transport operation is currently in place between Taunton, Exeter St Davids and Plymouth, this is being hampered by flooded roads and only a limited number of vehicles being available.