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

Route(s) affected

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

Description

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

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.