Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
We expect the incident to last until 13:00 and disruption to services is expected until 15:00.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a broken rail at Upton.
For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delays of around 30 minutes to be expected.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware of the problem and Technicians are currently on site at the affected area of track.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure technicians.
Services on our Wrexham Central/Wrexham General to Bidston route are affected. The affected rail has now been assessed and we are able to run some services along the route. Expect further cancellations and delays of up to 30 minutes in both directions.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Wrexham Central and Bidston to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Wrexham Central at approximately 11:00 provided by Keanes and at Bidston at approximately 11:00 provided by Keanes.
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
Alternative Travel Options:
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:
- Bidston to Liverpool Lime Street in both directions with Merseyrail until 15:00
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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