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Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Welshpool / Llandrindod / Newport (South Wales) on Sunday 13 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 13 December 2026 to Sunday 13 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • Transport for Wales

Route(s) affected

Between Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen, between Birmingham New Street and Machynlleth / Aberystwyth, between Hereford and Fishguard Harbour, and also between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth / Aberystwyth / Swansea

Description

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

Buses will replace trains between :

  • Shrewsbury and Welshpool

  • Shrewsbury and Llandrindod

  • Shrewsbury and Newport (South Wales)

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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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