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Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Chester from Monday 10 to Thursday 13 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 10 November 2025 to Thursday 13 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Shrewsbury and Chester, between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadily and also between Chester and Cardiff Central

Description

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 Chesterand 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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