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Buses replace trains between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury / Tame Bridge Parkway via Darlaston on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 18 April 2026 to Sunday 19 April 2026

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Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Birmingham International and Chester / Aberystwyth / Holyhead

West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.

Transport for Wales:

Rail replacement buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Railway:

Train services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street will not run.

Rail replacement buses will operate between:

  • Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

  • Wolverhampton and Tame Bridge Parkway, via Willenhall and Darlaston (Saturday only)

You are advised to travel on other train services between Wolverhampton / Tame Bridge Parkway and Birmingham New Street.

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.

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