Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July 

Route(s) affected

Various Transport for Wales routes via Nantwich

Description

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

Services between South Wales and Crewe will divert via Chester, with extended journey times.

A Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly via Wilmsow / Stockport service will operate for onward journeys, and passengers travelling from South Wales / Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly can also change at Chester for Transport for Wales services from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay services.

Local stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be served with rail replacement buses. To accomodate diverted trains, other Transport for Wales services operating through Chester and Shrewsbury may be subject to retimings.

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.