| Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by Mark A at 18:14, 1st August 2026 |     |
The fire's shut the line between Parkway and Newport. Does anyone know if this is the same incident as the fire north of Caerleon (some way up the line to Cwmbran rather than on the South Wales main line)?
Mark
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| Re: Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by bobm at 19:33, 1st August 2026 | |
Journeycheck is reporting the fire is at Marshfield which is west of Newport.
| Re: Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by Trowres at 23:33, 1st August 2026 | |
Two separate incidents are involved, although information is sparse.
There was a fire at the Star Trading Estate in the early hours of the morning that caused cancellation of several early morning services, but seems to have been sorted out by 07:00 (the fire itself looked rather severe: see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrvkp87e1xo.
The second fire was described on Journeycheck as "in the Marshfield area" but may have been a bit closer to Newport, but definitely west of Ebbw Junction. Last train through appeared to be a Cardiff-Exeter IET at about 14:15.
After that, nearly all train services were cancelled. The number turning back at Newport was small and the Ebbw Vale services also disappeared.
Interestingly, though, a small number of trains did make it between Newport and Cardiff using the relief line. There were Newport-Cardiff ad-hoc services running as 1O01 ... 1O06 and a Penzance-Cardiff 2U32 (1645 off Penzance) that reached Cardiff at 22:53; 37 minutes late.
However, as I type, the 2C97, 22:47 Cardiff-Bristol, has halted between Pengam and Wentloog and is signalled to go back towards Cardiff.
| Re: Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by WelshBluebird at 23:55, 1st August 2026 | |
However, as I type, the 2C97, 22:47 Cardiff-Bristol, has halted between Pengam and Wentloog and is signalled to go back towards Cardiff.
Not exactly ideal given its the last train and especially on a Saturday is usually very very busy (I dont understand why there isn't s later service like there is on other nights). Feel sorry for the passengers and whoever has to deal with the situation at Cardiff!
| Re: Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by grahame at 06:05, 2nd August 2026 | |
Looking to see what's happening today ... updated on Journey Check at 04:52 on 2.8.2026 ... however most of the text reads like it did last night and says "Due to the severity of the fire, this has affected signalling and the overhead electricity power. We request that you do not travel from either Bristol Parkway or Bristol Temple Meads to Newport and Cardiff central for the rest of today as we cannot provide a rail service." and I would not like to hazard a guess as to whether the line will be open in any form today or not. No doubt the next update (in two hours) or one after that will help tell us what's happening.
| Re: Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by grahame at 08:19, 2nd August 2026 | |
Looking to see what's happening today ... updated on Journey Check at 04:52 on 2.8.2026 ... however most of the text reads like it did last night and says "Due to the severity of the fire, this has affected signalling and the overhead electricity power. We request that you do not travel from either Bristol Parkway or Bristol Temple Meads to Newport and Cardiff central for the rest of today as we cannot provide a rail service." and I would not like to hazard a guess as to whether the line will be open in any form today or not. No doubt the next update (in two hours) or one after that will help tell us what's happening.
Far better info now ...
There has been a fire near the railway in the Marshfield area between Newport and Cardiff Central, which has affected signalling systems and the overhead electric power supply.
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What are we doing about it?
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Fewer trains are able to run between Newport and Cardiff Central, in both directions, and we will be running a reduced service.
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Trains between London Paddington and Swansea, via Cardiff Central, will run, in both directions.
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Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will start or finish their journey at Newport, depending on the direction of travel.
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Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton/Exeter St David's will start or finish their journey at Bristol Temple Meads, depending on the direction of travel.
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Please check your intended journey on the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner which has been updated with the trains we are able to run. Your journey is likely to take longer and may involve more changes of train than usual.
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What are we doing about it?
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Fewer trains are able to run between Newport and Cardiff Central, in both directions, and we will be running a reduced service.
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Trains between London Paddington and Swansea, via Cardiff Central, will run, in both directions.
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Trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will start or finish their journey at Newport, depending on the direction of travel.
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Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton/Exeter St David's will start or finish their journey at Bristol Temple Meads, depending on the direction of travel.
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Please check your intended journey on the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner which has been updated with the trains we are able to run. Your journey is likely to take longer and may involve more changes of train than usual.
And I note that the raft of bus alternative options is much reduced, probably reflecting those that actually run on a Sunday.
| Re: Lineside fire 01/08/2026 Posted by Trowres at 17:39, 2nd August 2026 | |
Yes, the GWR info on Journeycheck was clear and a fair representation of the plan being followed.
TfW have abandoned Journeycheck; their website gave the following on Sunday afternoon (2/8/26):
Update: Incident due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF) until 20:00.
Due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services will be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
We expect the incident to last until 20:00 and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 on 01/08/2026 until 00:00 on 03/08/2026.
What's Happened?
Following a lineside fire in the Marshfield area between Cardiff Central and Newport.
Fewer services are able to run, but residual delays of around 60 minutes are to be expected.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
Great Western Railway by any reasonable route
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
X24 / 23 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Pontypool via Cwmbran.
Route 30 provided by Cardiff Bus between Cardiff and Newport.
Route X30 provided by Newport Bus between Newport and Cardiff.
You may use your ticket on the following alternative dates at no extra cost:
02/08/2026
03/08/2026
Due to a fire next to the track between Newport (South Wales) (NWP) and Cardiff Central (CDF):
Services will be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Newport (South Wales) (NWP).
We expect the incident to last until 20:00 and disruption to services is expected from 14:00 on 01/08/2026 until 00:00 on 03/08/2026.
What's Happened?
Following a lineside fire in the Marshfield area between Cardiff Central and Newport.
Fewer services are able to run, but residual delays of around 60 minutes are to be expected.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
Great Western Railway by any reasonable route
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:
X24 / 23 provided by Stagecoach South Wales between Newport and Pontypool via Cwmbran.
Route 30 provided by Cardiff Bus between Cardiff and Newport.
Route X30 provided by Newport Bus between Newport and Cardiff.
You may use your ticket on the following alternative dates at no extra cost:
02/08/2026
03/08/2026
Meanwhile the local e-rag has provided the following advice from TfW:
In a series of updates this morning, August 2, Transport for Wales Rail said the incident “is expected to last until further notice and disruption to services is expected until further notice”, confirming that trains between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Newport (NWP) are cancelled in both directions and that fewer services are able to run across the wider network.
(my highlighting).
