Due to a fault with barriers at a level crossing between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Machynlleth (MCN):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Machynlleth (MCN).
We expect the incident to last until 19:00 and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
Services are now returning to normal. However, please expect residual delays and possible cancellations until the end of the day.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised to run between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. Replacement road transport is in place for the services below.
20:32 Shrewsbury to Machynlleth. This service will stop at stations when necessary as far as Aberystwyth. This will be provided by Lakeside.
For customers travelling from Shrewsbury and intending on making the connection at Machynlleth for our Pwllheli service, there will be replacement road transport at Machynlleth that will stop at stations when necessary as far as Pwllheli. This will be provided by Lloyds.
These arrangements are in place on services until the end of the day.
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're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
