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Buses replace late night Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 12 October 2026 to Thursday 15 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly

Description

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

The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run forward from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly.

The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe to connect with the train, or you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the earlier 21:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Crewe to connect also.

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 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.

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