Track Renewal and Maintenance Work: Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth from 18:00 on Friday 21 March until 06:00 on Thursday 3 April 

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Shrewsbury / Welshpool and Aberystwyth

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Newtown and Machynlleth, closing all lines for several days (background information on this work can be found below).

From 18:00 on Friday 21 March until 06:00 on Thursday 3 April, no trains will run between Newtown and Machynlleth. Service details are as follows:

From 18:00 on Friday 21 March to end of Saturday 29 March:

• Trains will operate between Birmingham International and Newtown, calling at all stations including Shrewsbury

• Buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth

• Trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

From Sunday 30 March to 06:00 on Thursday 3 April:

• Trains will operate between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury

• Buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth

• Trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Background Information:

The line closure will allow a considerable amount of essential renewal and maintenance work to take place. This includes track renewal between Glantwymyn (which is on the line from Caersws) and Machynlleth, embankment strengthening work in the Talerddig area, and a number of key maintenance activities between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth.

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.