Reduced service between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth expected until 10:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Birmingham International / Shrewsbury / Welshpool / Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

Description

More trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth means that fewer trains are able to run between these stations. As a result, some trains will be cancelled and replaced by bus.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

Customer advice:

The following services will now be replaced by buses:

• 05:38 - Machynlleth to Aberystwyth

• 06:17 - Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury

• 06:48 - Welshpool to Aberystwyth

• 08:27 - Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury

Road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Further information

You can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.

Check before you travel:

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

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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.