Miskin signalling fault delays Cardiff–Pontyclun trains
A signalling fault at Miskin is disrupting trains between Pontyclun and Cardiff Central on Tuesday 20 October. Transport for Wales warns that services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled at Cardiff Central. The operator says Great Western Railway services are also affected. Passengers using either operator should check their individual train before travelling.
TfW’s Miskin warning, 20 October
- Affected section
- Pontyclun–Cardiff Central; GWR also affected
- Possible delays
- Up to 60 minutes
- Incident forecast
- Until 7pm; service disruption forecast until 8pm
- Before travel
- Check individual departures
Evening disruption forecast
TfW expects the incident to last until 7pm and says disruption to services is expected between 3.45pm and 8pm. Those are forecasts in the operator’s notice, rather than confirmed repair or reopening times. Its explanation says trains are running more slowly through the area for safety, with residual delays of around 20 minutes. That description sits alongside the wider warning that individual services may be delayed by up to an hour.
Check the train you intend to use
The notice says Network Rail and Amey Infrastructure technicians are on their way to the affected area. It does not confirm that repairs have been completed. TfW directs passengers to its service-status page and live map for current journeys. This Miskin notice does not announce a specific replacement-bus arrangement or ticket acceptance on another route. Advice attached to other incidents should not be assumed to apply to this fault.
Background and supporting figures
Where this sits
The incident forecast ends at7pm, while the service-disruption forecast extends to8pm; neither is a confirmed reopening.
The operator’s around20minutes of residual delay is distinct from its maximum60minute service warning.