Disruption between Crewe and Shrewsbury expected until 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Llandudno Junction and Birmingham International, between Crew and Shrewsbury, between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour, and also between Holyhead and Cardiff Central

Description

A road vehicle has collided with the barriers at a level crossing between Crewe and Shrewsbury meaning that trains have to run at reduced speed. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:

• Alternative Transport for Wales services between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Chester

• Avanti West Coast between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly

• Northern between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly

• West Midlands Railway services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

These arrangements are in place on services until 17:00.

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.

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.