Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 on 28/10/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 05:30 on 28/10/2026 until 23:59 on 28/10/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time, there will be multiple cancellations throughout the day between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth. We advise customers to travel on the next available service.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. The services listed below will be replaced by road transport.
08:48 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth. This will be provided by Lloyds.
09:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth. This service will stop at stations when necessary as far as Shrewsbury and will be provided by Lloyds.
20:32 Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth. This will be provided by Lakeside.
22:27 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth. This will be provided by Lloyds.
These arrangements are only in place on the services above.
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
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.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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