Storm Bert aftermath: Schools closed and rail travel disrupted

Rail passengers are being urged to check their journeys ahead of travel after Storm Bert flooding caused several services to be cancelled.

There will be no rail services between Llanhilleth and Ebbw Vale on Monday November 25, rail replacement services will be in operation.

Rail services are expected to be severely impacted on the Radyr to Treherbert/Aberdare/Merthyr Tydfil line, with limited rail replacement capacity available.

The Marches line between Newport to Shrewsbury will be closed until at least midday and rail replacement provision will be extremely limited.

Rail services on Monday will be subject to ongoing disruption across the network, which may result in delays and short notice cancellations throughout the day.

Transport for Wales and Network Rail engineers are continuing to work round the clock to deal with the impact of Storm Bert on the railway line.

Tickets for Monday November 25 can be used on Tuesday November 26 and ticket acceptance with other operators may be available, passengers should check tfw.wales for the latest information.

A spokesperson for Transport for Wales said: “The safety of our customers and our colleagues remains our absolute priority and we must ensure the network is safe to operate services. Because of the extreme weather caused by Storm Bert we’re urging our customers to check before they travel to ensure the service is operating. I’d like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience.”

Schools closed

A number of schools across Caerphilly County Borough are to remain closed today after being affected by flooding.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has said schools will provide updates to parents via the usual communication channels, but that a full list of closures can be found on the council’s website.

Schools that will remain closed are:

• Bedwas Infants
• Bedwas Juniors
• Blackwood Comprehensive
• Graig y Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School
• Heolddu Comprehensive School
• Idris Davies School
• Machen Primary
• Rhydri Primary
• Risca Primary
• St Martins Comprehensive
• Trinity Fields
• Tyn y Wern
• YGG Bro Alta
• Ysgol Cwm Derwen
• Ystrad Mynach Primary