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Reduced service between Bidston and Wrexham General expected until the end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 15:00

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Last updated

Thursday 13 August 2026 at 15:34

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Bidston and Wrexham General

Description

More trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Bidston and Wrexham General means a reduced service will run. As a result, some trains will be cancelled.

We expected this to continue until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Transport for Wales are currently sourcing rail replacement. Please check back later or operator details.

Alternative Travel Options:

Rail replacement will be provided by Keanes coaches. Please see departure times below:

  • Departure times from Wrexham Central - 16:34 (from Wrexham General), 17:42, 19:46 (from Wrexham General), 21:53

  • Departure times from Bidston - 15:34, 16:21, 17:51, 18:47, 20:47

Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:

  • Between Bidston and Chester via Liverpool Lime Street with Merseyrail

This arrangement is in place until the end of the day.

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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