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Lines reopened: disruption between Wrexham General and Bidston expected until 18:00  

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Incident reported: Tuesday 07 October 2025 at 14:56

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Last updated

Tuesday 07 October 2025 at 17:18

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston

Description

Following a vehicle striking a bridge between Neston and Shotton all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

Transport for Wales have limited road transport running between Wrexham and Bidston provided by Pat's Coaches, to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost (there is no current ETA of the buses at both Bidston and Wrexham Central) - please check back for updates.

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 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.