Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September  

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Milford Haven / Carmarthen / Swansea / Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury / Crewe / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.

As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury.

Train services from Swansea to Shrewsbury via Sugar Loaf will stop for customers to disembark only at Craven Arms and Church Stretton.

Train services in the opposite direction from Shrewsbury to Swansea via Sugar Loaf will stop to pick customers up only at Church Stretton and Craven Arms.

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 this page.

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.