Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Wrexham General from Monday 4 to Friday 8 January 

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham International, between Crewe and Wrexham General, and between Chester and Wrexham General / Shrewsbury

Description

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

From approximately 22:45 on Monday to Thursday evenings until 05:45 on Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses will replace trains between Chester and Wrexham General.

Additionally, due to diversions, a rail replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Chester (departing 23:53 Monday to Thursday evenings).

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.