A MAJOR train station has been hit by huge delays with journeys cancelled for hundreds of morning commuters.
All trains coming in and out of Central have been delayed at least ten minutes following a “system signalling failure”;.
Other stations across south are also affected – including Cardiff, Barry, Penarth, Caerphilly and Queen Street.
Despite initially aiming to clear delays by 8.30am, National Rail said disruption is now expected to last until mid morning today.
They said in a statement: “Trains running between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.”;
It comes as commuters are also facing travel chaos in this morning – following a points failure.
The issue is causing issues on several Northern and TransPennine Express services between Manchester Piccadilly and Guide Bridge, said National Rail.
Disruption is expected to continue until mid morning.
A National Rail spokesperson said: “There is a points failure between Manchester Piccadilly and Guide Bridge, blocking some lines.
“As a result, trains running between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Stalybridge / Rose Hill Marple may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption is expected until 10:00.
“Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Rose Hill Marple will be cancelled in both directions.
“Road has been requested to operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Hadfield / Rose Hill Marple.”;
They added: “Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Huddersfield / York may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
“Network Rail engineers are on site trying to rectify the issue.”;
Those who choose not to travel as a result of the delays will be able to claim a refund on their unused tickets.
Meanwhile, those who arrive late at their destination due to the delays may be able to claim compensation – and should contact the train company.
Compensation for delays of National Rail services can be claimed through Delay Repay.
Over the coming bank holiday, Euston, the UK’s tenth busiest train station, is .
Central will also be shut on the same days, with no trains running between the stations.
has said that the two popular stations are due to be closed to make way for embankment repairs, track renewal and drainage works.
