Due to a shortage of train crew between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 12:00 and disruption to services is expected until 12:00.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of train crew, services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury Services may be cancelled in both directions between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 10:30 and disruption to services is expected until 10:30.
We'll publish more information here shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have organised buses to run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will depart Machynlleth heading towards Aberystwyth at approximately 08:49 and depart Machynlleth heading towards Shrewsbury at 10:55 provided by Lloyds Coaches.
These arrangements are in place on services until 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 the National Rail website.
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.
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.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.