Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Hawarden (HWD):
Services will be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Wrexham Central (WXC) and Bidston (BID).
We expect the incident to last until 10:00 and disruption to services is expected until 12:00.
What's Happened?
A road vehicle has hit a railway bridge at Hawarden meaning trains cannot run over the bridge until the line is inspected. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
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.
Alternative Travel Options
We have organised buses to run between Wrexham General and Bidston to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost. These will arrive at between 0900 and 1000 and provided by Pats and Keanes.
These arrangements are in place on services until 14:30.
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
