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Derailed train at Barry disrupts south Wales services | Derailed train at Barry disrupts south Wales services |
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Train services across south east Wales have been disrupted after a train left the tracks at Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. | Train services across south east Wales have been disrupted after a train left the tracks at Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. |
The incident involved a freight train at about 02:30 BST on Thursday morning. | The incident involved a freight train at about 02:30 BST on Thursday morning. |
Arriva Trains Wales said trains are unable to run in either direction and replacement bus services are in place between Barry and Bridgend. | |
Severe delays are also expected on services between Cardiff, Pontypridd and Rhymney, and from Merthyr Tydfil. | Severe delays are also expected on services between Cardiff, Pontypridd and Rhymney, and from Merthyr Tydfil. |
A Network Rail spokesman said the back two wagons of the train had derailed bringing it to a standstill at Porthkerry and causing damage to the track. | |
Delays are expected to last all day as the line remains blocked. |
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