Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Gobowen on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 

Route(s) affected

Between Shrewsbury / Wrexham General and Chester, and also between Shrewsbury and Crewe

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Chester via Gobowen, closing all lines.

Trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Gobowen will be diverted via Crewe extending journey times. The local stopping services will not run between these stations with some long distance services calling at additional stops. A supplementary rail replacement service will run between Shrewsbury and Crewe.

No trains will run between Shrewsbury and Wrexham General, a rail replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Chester via Gobowen.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time 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.