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Reduced service between Swansea and Shrewsbury via Knighton expected until 20:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Saturday 08 August 2026 at 10:39

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Last updated

Saturday 08 August 2026 at 10:57

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Swansea and Shrewsbury

Description

A shortage of train crew between Swansea and Shrewsbury via Knighton is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. Trains may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:00.

Customer advice:

Limited road transport is in operation, they will run as follows:

  • 2 buses between Swansea and Shrewsbury, provided by AC Jenkins

  • 2 buses between Llandrindod and Swansea, provided by Gower from 10:07

  • 2 buses between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod, provided by Keanes from 11:31

  • 1 bus to also meet the two buses coming from Shrewsbury and run from Llandrindod to Swansea provided by Gower

  • 2 buses, between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury, provided by Keanes from 13:08

  • 2 buses between Swansea and Llandrindod, provided by Gower and Francis from 14:50

  • 1 bus to also meet the two buses coming from Swansea and run from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury provided by AC Jenkins

  • 2 buses between Llandrindod and Swansea, provided by Gower and AC Jenkins from 17:38

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

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.

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