Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 

Route(s) affected

between Cardiff Central and Chester / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly, between Birmingham New Street / Birmingham International / Shrewsbury / Holyhead / Chester and Crewe, and also between Birmingham International and Chester / Holyhead

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines via Yorton.

Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe all weekend.

Trains that usually run between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be diverted to run via Wrexham General / Chester, with services terminating at Crewe. A shuttle service will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, and a reduced shuttle service will run between Chester and Crewe.

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.