Journeys have been cancelled along a main railway line in Powys after a train derailed.

Network Rail has confirmed that journeys along the Heart of Wales line between Llanwrtyd Wells and Craven Arms will be cancelled today (Tuesday, August 28) after one of the wheels came off the track near Llandrindod Wells Station.

The train came off the tracks at low speed just outside the station this morning.

Network Rail added that disruption to the line is set to last for the rest of the day, while Transport for Wales confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. 

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In a statement, Network Rail said: “At around 7.30am this morning, one of the wheels of the 05.22 Shrewsbury to Swansea service came off the tracks at low speed just outside Llandrindod Station.

"Services on the Heart of Wales line are expected to be disrupted for the rest of the day.

"Trains from the south will shuttle between Swansea and Llanwrtyd, while buses will replace trains between Llanwrtyd and Craven Arms.

"The cause of the incident is being investigated."

Transport for Wales confirmed there will be a rail replacement service and have given the following schedule:

  • 09.09: Swansea Stand by until further notice 1 x MB Francis
  • 11.15: Llanwrtyd to Shrewsbury AC Jenkins SBY
  • 13.32: Llanwrtyd to Shrewsbury 1 x MB Lakeside
  • 16.17: Llanwrtyd to Shrewsbury 1 x MB Lakeside
  • 20.19: Llanwrtyd to Shrewsbury 1 x MB Lakeside

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  • 08.57: Shrewsbury to Llanwrtyd 1 x MB Lakeside
  • 11.22: Shrewsbury to Llanwrtyd AC Jenkins
  • 15.17: Shrewsbury to Llanwrtyd AC Jenkins
  • 18.08: Shrewsbury to Llanwrtyd 1 x MB Lakeside
  • 21.27: Shrewsbury to Llandrindod 1 x MB Lakeside

Transport for Wales added that ticket easement is in place until end of the day for all tickets intended for travel between Swansea and Shrewsbury via the Heart of Wales line. These tickets can be used to travel on the mainline via Cardiff and Newport.