Disruption between Cardiff Central and Penarth is expected until 12pm due to a speed restriction over defective track, with services delayed by up to 15 minutes and some cancellations from Cardiff Central towards Penarth.
The disruption began at 9am and is expected to continue until midday.
A spokesperson for Transport for Wales said: “Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Cardiff Central and Penarth.
“Services will be delayed by up to 15 minutes.
“Services will be cancelled from Cardiff Central (CDF) towards Penarth (PEN).
“We expect the incident to last until 12:00 and disruption to services is expected from 09:00 until 12:00.
“We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey”.
Transport for Wales also confirmed a request has been made for bus replacement services to help passengers complete their journeys at no extra cost.
NEW Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Cardiff Central and Penarth: Services will be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption to services is expected until 12:00. https://t.co/uJ6paUj9Hq https://t.co/7xYWh13pPT https://t.co/y1PYOlR6RQ
— Trafnidiaeth Cymru Trenau Transport for Wales Rail (@tfwrail) October 15, 2026
