Multiple train services through Cardiff were disrupted for over an hour on Saturday after two swans were hit on the train track.
A number of services through Cardiff Central station were delayed after a swan was killed on the train tracks near Grangetown just before 3pm on Saturday, February 5.
A Transport for Wales (TfW) spokesperson confirmed Penarth to Bargoed service was disrupted for over an hour this afternoon following two swans being struck by a train.
Swans are a protected species meaning TfW had to arrange for veterinary care to help remove them before resuming its services.
“Our Penarth to Bargoed service was unfortunately disrupted for over an hour this afternoon following two swans being struck by a train," a spokesperson said.
"We had to suspend services for safety reasons while we arranged for veterinary care to attend to the protected species. Sadly, one of the swans has passed away. We’d like to thank passengers for their patience.”
The disruption caused considerable delays to services between Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff Central, Barry Island and Bridgend, as well between Rhymney, Bargoed, Ystrad Mynach and Penarth.
A message from Network Rail confirmed all lines had reopened following the incident: "Following animals on the railway in the Grangetown area, all lines have reopened.
"Trains between Cardiff Central and Barry/Penarth may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled while services return to normal," they said.
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