Bargoed train: Staff 'assessing situation'
#Bargoed - Staff are on site assessing situation & arranging for passengers to be removed from the affected train @arrivatw @nationalrailenq
From @networkrail on Twitter:Train derails near Bargoed
The 06.10am Rhymney to Barry Island train has derailed after striking debris from a landslip. There are no reported injuries.
Derailed train near Bargoed 'struck landslip debris'
A train which derailed near Bargoed just before 6.30am this morning struck debris from a landslip, Network Rail has confirmed.
Around 10 passengers were aboard the 6.10am Rhymney - Barry Island service when the incident occurred between Brithdir and Bargoed.
There are no reported injuries.
– Network Rail spokespersonThe driver reported that the train had struck a landslip, with fallen trees therein, and become derailed by the leading bogie.
Reports from site suggest that there is significant debris in front of the train which will require clearing. The Welsh Ambulance Service is on site. The fire brigade is en route to assist if required.
Plans are in place to rescue the passengers using a train in rear with a mobile operations manager on board. This unit should be able to attach to the rear of the derailed unit as they are compatible.
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Train derails near Bargoed
#Bargoed - Line blocked after train hit landslip. No injuries to passengers. Staff and @btp_uk en route. Updates to follow. @nationalrailenq
From @networkrail on Twitter:Train derails after 'striking landslip debris'
A train has been derailed by debris on the track near Bargoed following a landslip. Network Rail say around 10 people were on board at the time but nobody was injured. Buses are replacing trains between Bargoed and Rhymney.