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Amended late night / early morning service between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Tuesday 08 April 2025 to Friday 11 April 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester

Description

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

Tuesday to Thursday:

  • The 21:24 Cardiff Central to Chester service will divert between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General. This service will not call at Yorton, Wem, Prees, Whitchurch, Wrenbury, Nantwich, or Crewe. A replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Chester, calling at all stations

  • The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Crewe to Chester instead

Wednesday to Friday:

  • The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:48. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe, departing at 03:39

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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