Updated at: 01-Sep-2025 08:43:56: AM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham International / Cardiff Central / Chester / Llandudno / Holyhead
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place early morning between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe, a replacement bus will be provided between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester, a replacement bus will be provided between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Piccadilly is replaced by a bus throughout.
The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start at Chester with with a replacement bus between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester is replaced by a bus throughout.
The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport is replaced by a bus throughout.
The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport train will not run and will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start at Chester, a replacement bus will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start at Chester. A replacement bus servicewill be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
Check before you travel:
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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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