Disruption through Wrexham General expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 13 December 2025 at 08:11
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Last updated
Saturday 13 December 2025 at 09:32
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Holyhead and Birmingham International / Cardiff Central, and also between Wrexham General and Bidston
Description
A fault with the signalling system at Wrexham General means that all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running through Wrexham General may be cancelled or delayed by up to 70 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Trains running between Wrexham General and Chester / Wrexham Central / Shrewsbury will be cancelled.
Trains running between Wrexham General and Bidston may be replaced by bus services or delayed by up to 70 minutes.
Rail replacement transport:
Rail replacement buses have been organised by Keanes and Pats Coaches and confirmed to run as follows:
08:45 - Wrexham General to Bidston
09:00 - Bidston to Wrexham General
Please note that rail replacement transport will take longer than rail services.
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.