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Last updated:Today at 11:07
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Amended late night / Early morning Transport for Wales service between Chester and Crewe from Monday 3 to Friday 7 Novennber 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 03 November 2025 to Friday 07 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Various Transport for Wales routes via Chester

Description

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

Some services will be diverted, with others replaced by rail replacement buses. The following amendments will apply.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester service will terminate at Crewe. A connecting rail replacement bus service will operate between Crewe and Chester.

The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be replaced with a rail replacement bus throughout.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 04:48 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe with a connecting rail replacement bus departing Chester at 04:20.

The 04:48 Chester to Crewe service will not run with no rail replacement bus service in operation. Passengers are advised to travel on either the 03:38 Chester to Crewe rail replacement bus or the 05:37 Chester to Crewe service.

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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