Transport for Wales Status | Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Chester from Monday 4 to Friday 8 August

Updated at: 13-May-2025 08:30:06: AM

Operator:  Transport for Wales

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Routes affected:

Between Birmingham International / Cardiff Central and Chester and also between Shrewsbury and Crewe

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Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place overnight Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.

The following amended service will be in operation:

Monday to Thursday:

  • The 20:43 Llandudno to Crewe will start from Chester
  • The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester will divert via Wrexham
  • The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will terminate at Shrewsbury

Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will divert via Wrexham and leaves Shrewsbury at its booked time to ensure on time arrival into Birmingham
  • The 04:41 Crewe to Cardiff Central service is diverted via Wrexham, running as normal from Shrewsbury
  • The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will not run
  • The 05:31 Shrewsbury to Crewe will not run

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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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: 13-May-2025 08:30:06: AM

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