Due to a shortage of train drivers between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 09:00 on 22/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 07:00 on 22/08/2026 until 12:00 on 22/08/2026.
We have organised buses to run between Swansea and Shrewsbury to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Swansea at approximately 07:30 provided by AC Jenkins and Gower. Further replacement road transport will meet customers at Llandrindod and will stop when necessary as far as Shrewsbury. Replacement road transport will also be arriving into Llandrindod at approximately 10:22 provided by AC Jenkins and Gower.
These arrangements are in place on services 12:00.
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.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.