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Storm Jorge: Rhymney line reopened following flooding

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 10:53, Saturday February 29th, 2020.
Last updated: 11:09, Saturday February 29th, 2020

Lisvane & Thornhill station – nothing moving for some time… #StormJorge #flooding pic.twitter.com/wSHEbyvjVQ

— Jason Wroe (@jmwroe) February 28, 2020

The Rhymney rail line has reopened after it was closed due to flooding, Transport for Wales has said.

As of 11am today, Saturday February 29, both Network Rail and Transport for Wales said the line was open but that there would be disruption and delays throughout the the day.

?? Rhymney Line

Following the flooding, lines are reopening.

Disruption is expected to continue across the day. https://t.co/cDZlJCvAm5

— Trafnidiaeth Cymru Trenau Transport for Wales Rail (@tfwrail) February 29, 2020

TfW had earlier said there would be no service on the line today and that there were no buses available to offer a road service.

The disruption has been brought on by recent heavy rain, compounding problems from last weekend’s Storm Dennis flooding.

The service was also affected yesterday for several periods because of flooding on the line.

This is crazy. How all this rain is causing so much disruption on the trains #lisvane #thornhill station a lot of rain on the tracks. #flooded. #TFWrail #TFW All trains to #caerphilly #bargoed #rhymney are showing delayed. pic.twitter.com/MPUkT2vvTt

— Richard Jones (@Richard12545678) February 28, 2020

Bethan Jelfs, customer delivery director for Transport for Wales Rail Services, and Chris Pearce, Network Rail’s Head of Operations for Wales and the Borders said:

“Following flooding at a number of locations across Wales caused by heavy and sustained rain falling on already saturated ground, our frontline teams are working round the clock to reopen affected lines as soon as possible.

“A number of lines remain closed however, and with Storm Jorge set to bring strong winds of up to 75 mph on Saturday, Transport for Wales and Network Rail are urging all customers to check their journeys prior to travel and allow plenty of time for their journey.


“From Saturday afternoon we’re expecting very stormy conditions and high winds that have the potential to uproot trees and damage infrastructure, so there will be speed restrictions on certain lines on our network between 3pm and 8pm on Saturday, February 29, which may cause delays.

“With limited replacement road transport available to us it’s inevitable that some services will be subject to disruption which will result in delays and cancellations.

“We are working closely together to minimise any disruption and will do all we can to keep our customers moving and informed but the situation is changing all the time and therefore services are likely to be disrupted with last minute alterations. Customers are advised to check their journey before travelling on nationalrail.co.uk or journeycheck.com/tfwrail

“Should customers not be able to travel today their tickets will be accepted and be valid for travel on Sunday and Monday.

“We would like to thank customers in advance for their patience and understanding.”

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