Disruption to London Northwestern Railway services between Crewe and Stafford expected until 12:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 07:12
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Last updated
Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 08:22
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Crewe and Stafford
Description
A shortage of train crew between Crewe and Stafford has meant that fewer trains than normal are able to run. As a result of this, London Northwestern Railway services running between these stations may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 12:30.
Customer advice:
To help you with your journey rail replacement transport has been arranged to run as follows:
08:45 / 09:45 departure from Crewe to Stafford
09:55 / 10:55 departure from Stafford to Crewe
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 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.
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.