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« Reply #15 on: March 15, 2025, 20:54:14 »
Delays to services at Cardiff Central

Due to overcrowding because of a sporting event at Cardiff Central trains have to run at reduced speed. Train services through this station may be subject to disruption on all routes. Disruption is expected until 21:45 15/03.

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A major sporting event has taken place in Cardiff today, and many fans are making their way home.

In order for us, and TfW to run safely, it has been necessary to delay trains in and out of the station, as well as in the station whilst passengers board their trains.

On departure from Cardiff Central, trains in all directions have been reported as being extremely busy.
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« Reply #16 on: March 15, 2025, 21:00:47 »
... and Wales were well and truly stuffed.

Oops - I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that out loud.  Roll Eyes

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« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2025, 21:18:26 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on March 15, 2025, 21:00:47
... and Wales were well and truly stuffed.

Oops - I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that out loud.  Roll Eyes

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« Reply #18 on: Yesterday at 05:38:34 »
It sounds like the extra trains ran roughly as planned, though with some delays because the platforms were so crowded that the next trains weren't brought in until the one across the platform from them had been loaded. As for the match, this is a public transport forum and I have no knowledge or comment  Grin
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« Reply #19 on: Yesterday at 07:42:59 »
Pleasantly surprised that GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) managed to run the additional trains from both crew and rolling stock perspectives. Now how about 2 an hour via the B+H in a fortnight?
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« Reply #20 on: Yesterday at 08:19:53 »
Quote from: grahame on Yesterday at 05:38:34
It sounds like the extra trains ran roughly as planned, though with some delays because the platforms were so crowded that the next trains weren't brought in until the one across the platform from them had been loaded. As for the match, this is a public transport forum and I have no knowledge or comment  Grin

Well......sort of.

There was also a train chartered from West Coast which departed half an hour late.

That said, after such a stunning English victory I am sure those heading back towards Bristol/London wouldn't have been too unhappy to wait a little longer to savour the atmosphere (..........and no doubt to accept the sincere congratulations of the locals!)  Wink
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« Reply #21 on: Yesterday at 17:29:51 »
Quote from: Chris from Nailsea on March 15, 2025, 21:00:47
... and Wales were well and truly stuffed.

Oops - I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that out loud.  Roll Eyes

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I did feel that try no 10, after 80 minutes, was a little greedy.
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