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Cardiff Newport trains disrupted by chemical spill Cardiff-Newport rail lines reopen after chemical spill
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Trains between Cardiff and Newport have been stopped after a chemical incident near tracks at Rumney. Train lines between Cardiff and Newport have reopened after services were stopped following a chemical incident near tracks at Rumney.
British Transport Police said a gas container at the Wentloog Freightliner Depot was overfilled with ethanol, and there are fears it could explode. British Transport Police said a gas container at the Wentloog Freightliner Depot overfilled with ethanol, and there were fears it could explode.
The depot has been cordoned off and police say passengers face "extensive delays" with rail services suspended. The depot was cordoned off and passengers were warned of "extensive delays" with rail services suspended.
First Great Western are putting on bus services and say the line was closed at the request of the fire service. First Great Western (FGW) says lines have been now reopened.
Passengers travelling from London Paddington will be transferred on to buses at Bristol Parkway. Following the incident, FGW said the lines were closed at the request of the fire service.
Trains that left Cardiff or Newport have returned to their stations. Trains that left Cardiff or Newport were returned to their stations.
Local roads in the Rumney area of Cardiff are also affected. Passengers travelling from Cardiff to London Paddington were transferred to Bristol Parkway by bus.
A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: "Officers from British Transport Police and South Wales Police are currently assisting colleagues from the fire service after receiving a report at 16.57 GMT of an incident at Wentloog Freightliner Depot in Newlands Road, Rumney, Cardiff. Local roads in the Rumney area of Cardiff were also affected.
Shortly after the incident, a British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: "Officers from British Transport Police and South Wales Police are currently assisting colleagues from the fire service after receiving a report at 16.57 GMT of an incident at Wentloog Freightliner Depot in Newlands Road, Rumney, Cardiff.
"A gas container at the depot was overfilled with ethanol, and there are concerns this may lead to the container exploding."A gas container at the depot was overfilled with ethanol, and there are concerns this may lead to the container exploding.
"A cordon has been put in place around the depot and the railway line between Cardiff and Newport has been suspended."A cordon has been put in place around the depot and the railway line between Cardiff and Newport has been suspended.
"Trains in the surrounding area are therefore likely to be subjected to extensive delays.""Trains in the surrounding area are therefore likely to be subjected to extensive delays."
BTP advised passengers to check National Rail Enquiries or call them on 08457 48 4950 for the latest travel advice.BTP advised passengers to check National Rail Enquiries or call them on 08457 48 4950 for the latest travel advice.