Updated at: 23-Jun-2025 12:23:19: PM
Operator: Transport for Wales
Routes affected:
Transport for Wales between Crewe and Shrewsbury / Cardiff Central, and between Chester and Cardiff Central / Birmingham International
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General. A replacement bus will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will terminate at Shrewsbury. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will be diverted to run via Wrexham General.
The 05:13 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will be retimed to start at 04:41, and will be diverted to run via Chester with extended journey times.
The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service 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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