Disruption between Welshpool and Shrewsbury expected until 14:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury / Birmingham International

Description

Urgent repairs to the track are taking place between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, causing disruption between these stations. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised to run only part of their scheduled route.

Disruption is expected until 14:30.

Customer advice:

Transport for Wales have arranged for a limited rail replacement transport to run between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury provided by Lakeside, Keanes, Lloyds and Pats to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.

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

Pay as you go

If you're using pay as you go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.

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 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.