Disruption between Chester and Rhyl expected until 16:00  

Route(s) affected

Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Holyhead

Transport for Wales between Liverpool Lime Street and Llandudno, and between Birmingham International and Llandudno Junction, and also between Manchester Airport and Holyhead,

Description

There is a broken down train at Flint. As a result of this, trains between Chester and Rhyl may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Transport for Wales customer advice:

To help you complete your journey, replacement buses are running between Chester and Flint, operated by Keanes Coaches. Please allow time for your journey as road transport will take longer than rail services.

You can check on your service the Transport for Wales live map.

Additional information:

The maintenance team is currently in contact with train crew working to rectify the problem on the broken down train.

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.