Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:Between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester
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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Chester, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe with a connecting replacement bus operating to Chester.
The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced with a rail replacement bus throughout.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:18 Chester to Birmingham International service via Crewe will start from Crewe with a connecting rail replacement bus between Chester and Crewe.
The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Chester (04:20) to Crewe (05:20) to enable customers to make long-distance connections at Crewe.
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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