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Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until 23:59.

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 and disruption to services is expected from 03:00 until 23:59.

What's Happened?

We expect to have a reduced number of trains available on Thursday 16th July whilst our depot teams continue to work to ensure our on board air conditioning is fully functional.

There will be a reduced number of services running between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth in either direction.

Please check your journey at www.tfw.wales. For detailed and up to date information on disruption across the network, visit the National Rail website.

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

Alternative Travel Options:

You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

Route X75 provided by Celtic Travel between Newtown and Aberystwyth.
Route X85 provided by Lloyds Coaches between Machynlleth and Newtown.
Route T2 and T28 provided by Lloyds Coaches between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.

Alternative Travel Options:

We have limited road transport running between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth, provided by Lloyds Coaches, to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost until the end of the day.

You can find the times for these services for your journey using our journey planner at tfw.wales.

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

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Wolverhampton (WVH) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 23:59.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Wolverhampton (WVH) and Birmingham International (BHI):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Wolverhampton (WVH) and Birmingham International (BHI).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59.

What's Happened?

We expect to have a reduced number of trains available on Thursday 16th July whilst our depot teams work to ensure our on board air conditioning is fully functional.

This means Transport For Wales services will start and terminate at Wolverhampton instead of Birmingham New Street or Birmingham International today.

Rail services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury are expected to be busy meaning conditions on board could be very warm. Customers who are feeling unwell should consider whether they need to travel. If you do travel, you should bring water, stay hydrated and speak to a member of the onboard team immediately if you begin to feel unwell.

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:

West Midlands Railway between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International in both directions.
CrossCountry between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street in both directions.
Avanti West Coast between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International in both directions.
West Midlands Metro between Wolverhampton and Birmingham in both directions.

These arrangements are in place on services until 23:00

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.

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

Pay As You Go

If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.

We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey today.

Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR) until 23:59.

Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Wrexham General (WRX) and Chester (CTR):

Services will be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Wrexham General (WRX).

We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected until 23:59.

What's Happened?

We expect to have a reduced number of trains available on Thursday 16th July whilst our depot teams work to ensure our on board air conditioning is fully functional.

This means a reduced number of services are able to run between Wrexham General and Chester in both directions.

Customers are advised to travel on the next available service where possible.

Rail services between Wrexham General and Chester are expected to be busy meaning conditions on board could be very warm. Customers who are feeling unwell should consider whether they need to travel. If you do travel, you should bring water, stay hydrated and speak to a member of the onboard team immediately if you begin to feel unwell.

Alternative Travel Options

You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

Route 1 provided by Arriva Bus Wales between Chester and Wrexham.

Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map

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

Pay As You Go

If you're using Pay As You Go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.

We apologies for the disruption to your journey today,

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