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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Whitchurch from Monday 14 to Friday 18 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 14 October 2024 to Friday 18 October 2024

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Crewe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines. As a result, the following alterations will be in place:

Monday to Thursday:

  • The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will divert after Shrewsbury, calling at Wrexham, Chester and Crewe. A replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Whitchurch

Tuesday to Friday:

  • The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service will depart earlier than usual at 04:31

  • The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will not run. A replacement bus service will operate between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Whitchurch

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.

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