Residual disruption between Bidston and Wrexham General expected until 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Bidston and Wrexham General

Description

Lines have now reopened following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Shotton earlier today. As service recovers, trains between Bidston and Wrexham General may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 17:00

Customer advice

Alternative travel options:

The following buses, provided by Keane's Coaches, have been organised to run between Bidston and Wrexham Central to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

• 14:28 Wrexham Central to Bidston

• 14:51 Bidston to Wrexham Central

• 15:58 Wrexham Central to Bidston

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

Ticket ccceptance has been arranged with MerseyRail to convey passengers with valid tickets on their services between Liverpool Lime Street and Chester at no extra cost until 17:00.

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.