Newport rail passengers face weekend replacement bus service

Rail replacement buses will operate between Ebbw Vale Town, Newport and Cardiff Central throughout the weekend <i>(Image: Maggie John)</i>
Rail replacement buses will operate between Ebbw Vale Town, Newport and Cardiff Central throughout the weekend (Image: Maggie John)
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Rail passengers travelling between Ebbw Vale, Newport and Cardiff are being warned to expect disruption this weekend as buses replace trains.

Transport for Wales said rail replacement services will run between Ebbw Vale Town, Newport and Cardiff Central throughout Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13.

The changes will affect passengers using the route across the whole weekend, with travellers advised to allow extra time for their journeys and check their plans before setting off.

The disruption forms part of a wider programme of service changes across the South Wales rail network during September.

Other routes will also be affected this weekend, including services between Cardiff Central, Penarth, Barry Island and Bridgend, where buses will replace trains on Sunday until early afternoon.

There will also be changes between Radyr, Ninian Park and Cardiff Central until 1pm on Sunday.

Transport for Wales said rail tickets will be accepted on Cardiff Bus services 61, 62 and 63 during the Radyr and Cardiff disruption.

Passengers planning to travel this weekend are being advised to check the latest journey information before leaving and allow additional time where rail replacement buses are in operation.

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