Updated at: 02-Oct-2025 20:05:16: PM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Between Shrewsbury and Chester, between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadily and also between Chester and Cardiff Central
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General, closing some lines.
The following trains will be amended:
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Crewe. A replacement bus will be provided between Shrewsbury and Chester.
The 22:26 Chester to Cardiff will be diverted via Crewe. A replacement bus will be provided between Chester and Shrewsbury.
The 23:27 Shrewsbury to Chester will be replaced by a bus throughout.
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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This page created on: 18-Aug-2025 08:30:35: AM