Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:Between Chester and Crewe / Birmingham International / Cardiff Central
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Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Crewe, closing some lines.
The following services will be amended:
Tuesday to Thursday:
- 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester will terminate at Crewe with a connecting replacement bus operating to Chester, departing Crewe at 00:36
- 23:30 Crewe to Chester will be replaced by a bus throughout
Wednesday to Friday:
- 04:18 Chester to Birmingham International service via Crewe will start from Crewe at 04:41 with a connecting replacement bus between Chester and Crewe, departing Chester at 03:31
- 04:48 Chester to Crewe will not run. A replacement bus will operate from Chester earlier at 04:20 to enable customers to make long distance connections
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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