Rail strike: Wales rugby fans face limited service from Cardiff

Rugby fans face more travel disruption after Wales' game on Saturday

Rugby fans face travel disruption after Wales' next rugby international due to strike action by railway workers.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said industrial action by RMT staff working for Network Rail will mean a limited service on Saturday.

Passengers heading from Cardiff towards Bristol have been urged to catch their train immediately after Wales' match against Georgia finishes.

Fans travelling west towards Bridgend and Swansea will not be affected.

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Saturday's game, Wales' third of the autumn series, kicks off at 13:00 GMT and the last train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington leaves at 16:23.

With a queuing system in operation outside Cardiff Central, it means passengers are advised not to enjoy city centre bars and restaurants after the final whistle or they risk missing the small travel window.

The last London-bound train leaves Cardiff Central at 16:43 GMT

GWR's Daryn McCombe said: "If you're travelling back towards London and Bristol, there is only a limited time that we'll be able to get you home after the match."

There will be extra GWR services heading west with trains every hour from Cardiff to Swansea until 21:40.

Transport for Wales is unaffected and will operate its normal timetables.

People who have already bought tickets for travel on Saturday can claim a full refund or travel on alternative days.

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