Trains delayed between Cardiff and Newport after animals found on line
Passengers travelling between Newport and Cardiff faced severe disruption on Tuesday morning, May 20. Delays of up to 50 minutes and a number of cancellations were reported across multiple train operators.
Shortly after 6am, services were brought to a standstill between Cardiff Central and Newport due to animals on the line. The line was cleared shortly before 7.30am but services for journeys on Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry trains were affected.
The disruption continued until around 10.30am.
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