Residual disruption on rail services
Transport for Wales says train services between Bridgend and Cardiff Central are running again after the wartime bomb incident, but some services remain cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until around 6pm.
Confirmed cancellations include the 16:29 Swansea–Cardiff Central, the 16:51 Cardiff Central–Swansea, the 17:00 Bridgend–Swansea, the 17:06 Cardiff Central–Ebbw Vale Town, and the 18:33 Swansea–Llanelli. Replacement buses are being arranged between Bridgend and Swansea for intermediate stations including Pyle, Baglan, Briton Ferry, Skewen and Llansamlet.
Next updates: Swansea Bay News will continue to track service recovery and provide confirmation once timetables return to normal. Passengers are advised to check before travelling and allow extra time for journeys.
Police confirm device safely removed
South Wales Police say the unexploded ordnance discovered in Cheapside, Bridgend, earlier this afternoon has now been safely removed. Roads in the town centre are accessible again.
Officers thanked the public for their patience and co‑operation while the incident was dealt with.
Next updates: Swansea Bay News will provide confirmation as train services return to normal and the incident is formally closed.
Train lines reopen between Cardiff and Swansea
Transport for Wales has confirmed that all lines have now reopened between Cardiff Central and Swansea following the discovery of a wartime bomb in Bridgend earlier today. Services between Cardiff Central and Llantwit Major/Swansea may still face delays of up to an hour or cancellations, with disruption expected until around 6pm.
Next updates: Swansea Bay News will continue to monitor rail services and provide confirmation once timetables return to normal.
Cordon lifted in Bridgend town centre
Reporters at the scene say the police cordon around Bridgend town centre has now been removed. Roads have reopened and businesses are beginning to return to normal after the discovery of a wartime bomb earlier this afternoon.
Next updates: Swansea Bay News will continue to monitor the situation and provide confirmation from South Wales Police and transport operators as services resume.
Train services suspended between Cardiff and Bridgend
A joint statement from Transport for Wales and Network Rail confirms that all services are suspended in all directions between Cardiff and Bridgend after a wartime bomb was discovered near Bridgend Station. South Wales Police are in attendance. Rail replacement buses are being sourced and passengers are advised to check before travelling.
Next updates: Swansea Bay News will continue to monitor the situation and share further information from police and transport operators as it becomes available.
South Wales Police confirmed they were called just before 1.10pm today (Thursday 23 October) following reports of a device found in Cheapside, Bridgend.
Roads closed around Cheapside and Tremains Road
As a precaution, Tremains Road and Cheapside have been closed. Officers are also advising the public to avoid Brackla Street from Castle Bingo down to Wilko’s, as well as the areas around Plumb Centre, Papa Johns and the Honda dealership.
Shops and offices evacuated
Police said a number of premises have been evacuated, including Aldi, Asda, Brackla House and a building site on Cheapside. The measures are described as precautionary while the incident is dealt with.
Police statement
In a statement, South Wales Police said:
“We were called just before 1.10pm this afternoon with a report of an unexploded ordnance device having been found in Cheapside, Bridgend. As a precaution Tremains Road and Cheapside have been closed and we are advising the public to avoid the area.”
What happens next
Specialist teams are expected to assess the device. Police have asked members of the public to avoid the area until further notice.
