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Update: Incident due to a shortage of train crew between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 20:00.
Update: Incident due to a shortage of train crew between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until 20:00.
Due to a shortage of train crew between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 20:00 and disruption to services is expected from 07:30 until 20:00.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of train crew, fewer trains are able to run between Swansea and Shrewsbury.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have limited road transport running between Swansea and Shrewsbury, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
2 buses to run from Swansea to Shrewsbury provided by AC Jenkins from 0730
2 buses to run from Llandrindod to Swansea provided by Gower from 1007
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2 buses to run from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod provided by Keanes from 1131
1 bus to meet the two buses coming from Shrewsbury and run from Llandrindod to Swansea provided by Gower
2 buses to run from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury provided by Keanes from 1308
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2 buses to run from Swansea to Llandrindod provided by Gower and Francis from 1450
1 bus to meet the two buses coming from Swansea and run from Llandrindod to Shrewsbury provided by AC Jenkins
2 buses to run from Llandrindod to Swansea provided by Gower and AC Jenkins from 1738
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.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
New: Incident due to a shortage of train crew between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until 15:30.
New: Incident due to a shortage of train crew between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) until 15:30.
Due to a shortage of train crew between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Chester (CTR) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
We expect the incident to last until 15:30 and disruption to services is expected until 17:30.
What's Happened?
Due to shortage of train crew the 14:33 Service from Llandudno to Liverpool Lime Street is terminating at Chester and the 16:47 service from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno will be starting from Chester.
Your ticket can be used on services between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street with Merseyrail at no extra cost.
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
New: Incident due to a shortage of train crew between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Machynlleth (MCN) until 13:00.
New: Incident due to a shortage of train crew between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Machynlleth (MCN) until 13:00.
Due to a shortage of train crew between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Machynlleth (MCN):
Services will be cancelled from Aberystwyth (AYW) towards Machynlleth (MCN).
We expect the incident to last until 13:00 and disruption to services is expected from 11:27 until 13:00.
What's Happened?
Due to a Shortage of train crew the 11:27 Service from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth is at starting from Machynlleth.
We have organised a bus to assist customers to complete their journey at no extra cost. This will arrive at Aberystwyth at approximately 11:27 and will be provided by Lloyds Coaches.
We're sorry for the disruption to your journey today.
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.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
