Due to a broken down train between Yorton (YRT) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Crewe (CRE) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 16:30 and disruption to services is expected until 19:30.
What's Happened?
A train has broken down between Yorton and Shrewsbury meaning services in the area are subject to disruption and may delayed. This is currently affecting our services between Crewe and Shrewsbury.
The affected train has now been moved however we expect residual delays of up to 30 minutes and services may still be subject to disruption until 19:30.
Our 15:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury and 16:16 Shrewsbury to Crewe have been cancelled. These services will be replaced by buses.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Crewe and Shrewsbury to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Crewe at approximately 15:19 provided by Northwich and Shrewsbury at approximately 16:16 provided by Lakeside.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Further Information
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
