Live updates as trains delayed between Cardiff and Newport after animals found on line

There is severe disruption for passengers travelling between Newport and Cardiff on Tuesday morning, May 20. There are delays of up to 50 minutes and a number of cancellations 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 has since been cleared and was re-opened shortly before 7.30am but disruption continues.

Services are disrupted for journeys on Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry trains. Some services are showing as delayed, while others have been cancelled altogether.

Network Rail expect disruption to continue until 9am.

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