A "trespass incident" near Cardiff Central is causing major delays on main train lines this afternoon. National Rail is warning that a number of Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales services are being affected. Disruption of up to 35 minutes is expected to continue until 4pm.
Great Western Railway services between Carmarthen/Swansea and London Paddington are affected by delays. National Rail said: "Trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 35 minutes whilst service recovers." Follow latest updates below and make sure you join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news: Update from police A spokesperson from British Transport has given an update on the situation.
She said: "Officers were called to the line near Cardiff Central railway station at 12.31 today (5 July) to reports of a trespasser on the line. Officers attended and a man was taken to a place of safety.
" Delays of up to 35 minutes National Rail says; "Trains are returning to normal between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street / Ebbw Vale Town / Newport (South Wales) following a trespass incident near Cardiff Central." Adding: "Trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 35 minutes whilst service recovers. "We expect this to continue until 4pm.
" The routes affected Here are the routes that are affected by the earlier incident. There are delays of up to 35 minutes on some services: Great Western Railway between Carmarthen / Swansea and London Paddington Transport for Wales.
