Rail lines are blocked at Newport station after a bus hit a bridge, causing trains to be cancelled, delayed or revised. Services running to, from and through the station may be affected, with delays of up to an hour possible.
Incident blocks lines between Newport and Cwmbran
A bus collided with a railway bridge at Maindee West, between Newport and Cwmbran, preventing trains from crossing until the line is inspected. Transport for Wales has said delays are expected until 11am this morning.
Operators affected and passenger warning
Rail operators affected by the incident include CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales has warned passengers: "Due to a bus colliding with a bridge between Newport and Cwmbran" services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled in both directions between Newport and Hereford.
Stations across Wales are filled with people awaiting trains due to numerous cancellations. Transport for Wales expects the incident to last until 10am, but disruption is expected to continue until 11am.
