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Update: Incident due to a person being hit by a train between Crewe (CRE) and Wilmslow (WML) until 13:00.
Update: Incident due to a person being hit by a train between Crewe (CRE) and Wilmslow (WML) until 13:00.
Due to a person being hit by a train between Crewe (CRE) and Wilmslow (WML):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Crewe (CRE) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
We expect the incident to last until 13:00 and disruption to services is expected from 10:36 until 17:00.
The emergency services are dealing with this incident between Crewe and Wilmslow. We're unable to run trains through the area. We'll publish more information here shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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:
- Avanti West Coast between Manchester Piccadilly and Alderley Edge for Stockport.
- Northern services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent
- Northern service between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.
These arrangements are in place on services until further notice.
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.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Maesteg (MST) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 09:30.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Maesteg (MST) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB) until 09:30.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Maesteg (MST) and Ebbw Vale Town (EBB):
We expect the incident to last until 09:30 and disruption to services is expected until 10:00.
Services are now returning to normal. We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to heavy snow between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Hereford (HFD) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to heavy snow between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Hereford (HFD) until the end of the day.
Due to heavy snow between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Hereford (HFD):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported heavy snowfall in the area between Hereford and Shrewsbury and closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
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 Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.
- CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway
These arrangements are in place on services until end of day.
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.
You may use your ticket on the following alternative dates at no extra cost, but please note services may still be disrupted by heavy snowfall.
Any day up to and including Monday 12 January.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Wrexham Central and Bidston and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow are in place in the area, meaning rail services are likely to be delayed and cancelled. Due to the forecasted severe weather, we expect local road conditions to be poor so in the event of cancelled services, we may not be able to provide road transport.
Please check your journey and local weather forecasts before travelling.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Fishguard Harbour (FGH):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour and have closed the railway to all services.
After this time, you cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Carmarthen (CMN) and Milford Haven (MFH).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Carmarthen and Milford Haven and have closed the railway to all services.
After this time, you cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Carmarthen (CMN) and Pembroke Dock (PMD):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock and have closed the railway to all services.
After this time, you cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llanelli (LLE) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llanelli (LLE) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Llanelli (LLE) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow will affect the Heart of Wales line between Llanelli and Shrewsbury and have closed the railway to all services from 1500. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog and closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Llandudno Junction (LLJ).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings in the area and have closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Carmarthen (CMN):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow are in place in the area, meaning rail services are likely to be delayed and cancelled. Due to the forecasted severe weather, we expect local road conditions to be poor so in the event of cancelled services, we may not be able to provide road transport.
Please check your journey and local weather forecasts before travelling.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted heavy snow between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted heavy snow between Machynlleth (MCN) and Pwllheli (PWL):
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported weather warnings for heavy sleet and snow in the area between Machynlleth and Pwllheli and have closed the railway to all services.
You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
New: Incident due to severe weather between Wrexham General (WRX) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until further notice.
New: Incident due to severe weather between Wrexham General (WRX) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until further notice.
Due to severe weather between Wrexham General (WRX) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Wrexham General (WRX).
We expect the incident to last until further notice and disruption to services is expected until further notice.
Following severe weather yesterday, Network Rail has closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Following severe weather yesterday, Network Rail has closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) and Llandudno (LLD) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) and Llandudno (LLD) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) and Llandudno (LLD):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) and Llandudno (LLD).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Following severe weather yesterday, Network Rail has closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Following severe weather yesterday which has felled trees and damaged points. Network Rail has closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
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 between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street
- Avanti West Coast
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Following severe weather yesterday which has felled trees and damaged points, Network Rail have closed the railway to all services. You cannot travel - there are no trains running and we are unable to run Rail Replacement Bus services.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until the end of the day.
Due to severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Network Rail have reported severe weather between Shrewsbury and Birmingham. We strongly advise you to avoid travelling if you can. Trains are running, but there is major disruption, and you may be heavily delayed and/or experience severe overcrowding. Please check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
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:
- CrossCountry
- West Midlands Railway
You may use your ticket on the following alternative dates at no extra cost, but please note services may still be disrupted by heavy snowfall.
Any day up to and including Monday 12 January.
Major Disruption
Severe Weather Disruption for Wales and Cross Borders Routes
Severe Weather Disruption for Wales and Cross Borders Routes
On Friday 9th January, no trains will be able to operate on the following routes:
- Llandudno Junction to Llandudno - suspended.
- Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog - suspended.
- Wrexham to Bidston - suspended.
- Craven Arms to Swansea service (via Heart of Wales Line) - suspended.
- Services West of Carmarthen - suspended.
- Maesteg to Ebbw services - suspended.
- Hereford to Shrewsbury services - suspended.
- Shrewsbury to Birmingham International - suspended.
- Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth - suspended.
On Friday 9th January, a reduced timetable will operate, with the following services operating on the following routes:
- 1 train per hour (tph) Carmarthen - Cardiff Central.
- 1 train every two hours on the Shrewsbury to Crewe local service.
- 1 tph Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa.
- 1 tph Chester – Manchester.
Due to poor driving conditions and closures on local roads, no replacement road transport will be provided. Local bus services are also affected. Please check your journey before travelling.
Last updated: January 9, 2026 09:03
