Emergency services called to incident with rail line blocked

​ReporterEmergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in Pontrilas. (Image: NQ) EMERGENCY SERVICES are currently at the scene of an incident in a county village, which has seen rail services suspended. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that one appliance and an officer are currently at the scene in Pontrilas. Police officers and paramedics are also present. National Rail has confirmed that all lines between Newport and Hereford are currently closed, with disruption expected to continue until the end of the day (Tuesday, October 28). Read more: Transport for Wales (TfW) has organised buses at Newport, Hereford and Shrewsbury to allow passengers to complete their journey at no extra cost. Where can my ticket be used? According to National Rail, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services: Avanti West Coast between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly CrossCountry between Cardiff Central / Bristol Parkway and Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street Great Western railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway Northern between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly West Midlands Railway between Hereford and Birmingham New Street The following Stagecoach South Wales buses can also be used at no further cost to complete your journey: X24 between Newport and Pontypool via Cwmbran 21 and X3 between Pontypool and Cwmbran 23 between Cwmbran and Hereford via Abergavenny X5 between Cardiff and Cwmbran Emergency 

Caitlin King

Caitlin King is the editor of Herefordshire News, covering stories that celebrate life across the county — from local politics to countryside living. A lifelong Midlander with a background in regional journalism, she’s passionate about telling honest, human stories that keep Herefordshire connected.

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