Friday 10 Apr 2026
Essential rail improvement work to take place between Llandrindod and Llanwrtyd this April
- Region & Route:
- Wales & Western: Wales & Borders
Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and Llandovery, on the Heart of Wales line, from Saturday 18 April to Thursday 23 April.
Network Rail will be carrying out essential work between Llandrindod and Llanwrtyd this April, including vegetation management and level crossing maintenance, helping to keep the railway safe and reliable for passengers and freight customers.
What this means for passengers:
- Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and Llandovery from Saturday 18 April to Thursday 23 April.
- An amended train service will run between Llandovery and Carmarthen/Swansea
- Some services will be retimed, running earlier or later than usual
Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check before they travel, as journey times may be longer.
A Network Rail spokesperson said, “This essential work will help us maintain a safe and reliable railway for everyone who uses the Heart of Wales line. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and thank passengers for their patience while we carry out these improvements.”
Passengers can check the latest travel information with their train operator or via National Rail Enquiries.
Contact information
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Network Rail national helpline
03457 11 41 41
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Journalists
Network Rail press office - Wales route
0771 094 0248
mediarelations@networkrail.co.uk
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