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Cardiff Bay Line Transformation: No trains to / from Cardiff Bay from Saturday 14 to Friday 20 June
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines. Background information on this work can be found below.
  No trains will run to / from Cardiff Bay.
  Between 06:30 and 09:15 each morning and between 21:15 and 23:45 each night, a replacement bus service will be provided between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central.
  You may use local buses between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central at no extra cost.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  You can plan your journey on the local buses by using use the Traveline website
  Background Information:
  The Cardiff Bay Line transformation is part of the South Wales Metro project. A new two-platform station in the north of Butetown is being built. The existing Cardiff Bay station will also get a second platform as well as new signage, customer information screens and other enhancements. More information is available on the Transport for Wales website.
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 05:15 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 June
- Engineering work is taking place early morning between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing some lines.
  The 05:15 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central service will start at Hereford. A replacement bus connection will be provided from Shrewsbury.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Chester from Monday 16 to Friday 20 June
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run forward.
  The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run forward.
  The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start at Chester. A replacement bus will be provided to connect with train.
  The 23:22 Liverpool Lime street to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 06:52 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service, will start from Chester. A replacement bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly connecting into train.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Llanelli from Monday 16 to Friday 20 June
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Swansea and Llanelli ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service will be diverted. A replacement bus service will operate between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway.
  The 22:30 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted, extending journey times.
  The 23:23 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted. A replacement bus service will operate between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery service will be replaced by a bus between Swansea and Llanelli.
  The 05:40 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will now start at Cardiff Central.
  Overnight services between Swansea and Carmarthen will be replacement buses.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended service between Cardiff Central and Bridgend on Sunday 22 June
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclyn, closing all lines.
  Great Western Railway:
  Trains will divert via Barry not calling, extending journey times by up to 35 minutes.
  A shuttle train service will operate between Swansea and Carmarthen.
  Most trains will depart Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than normal.
  Transport for Wales:
  Trains will be diverted via Barry.
  A replacement bus service will operate between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June
- Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.
  Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended early morning Transport for Wales service via Swansea from Monday 23 to Friday 27 June
- Engineering work is taking place early morning between Carmarthen and Pembrey & Burry Port, closing some lines.
  The following trains will be amended:
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 23:21 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will terminate at Swansea, a replacement bus will operate between Swansea and Carmarthen.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea will not run and is replaced by a bus.
  The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury will start from Swansea, a connecting bus service will run between Carmathen and Swansea.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended service between Newport and Cardiff Central after 22:00 on Friday 27 June
- Engineering work is taking place after 22:00 between Newport and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.
  After 22:00, some trains will take longer than normally advertised between Newport and Cardiff Central.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Severn Tunnel Junction from Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 June
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing some lines.
  Tuesday to Thursday:
  The 23:34 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus will run from Severn Tunnel Junction to Gloucester.
  Wednesday to Friday:
  The 05:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central service will start from Severn Tunnel Junction. A replacement bus will run from Cheltenham Spa to connect into train.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning journey times between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway from Monday 23 to Friday 27 June
- Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Cardiff area and also between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.
  Between around 23:59 and 05:10 each night, some services will be diverted via Ninian Park and journey times will be longer than normally advertised.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 June
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.
  Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Shrewsbury and Chester via Nantwich from Monday 23 to Friday 27 June
- Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines via Nantwich overnight.
  Overnight trains will be diverted via Wrexham General.
  Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June
- Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines.
  As a result, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham General service on Monday 30 June, Tuesday 1 and Thursday 3 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Upton and Bidston, closing all lines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.
  As a result, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night, the 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham General service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Bidston to Wrexham General.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing all lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
  The following trains will be replaced by buses:
  Tuesday to Thursday:
  - The 23:30 Crewe to Chester
  Wednesday to Friday:
  - The 04:48 Chester to Crewe (replaced by two buses, one runs earlier to maintain connections at Crewe)
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 30 June to Thursday 3 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
  As a result, the following trains will be replaced by buses between Cardiff Central / Newport and Ebbw Vale Town:
  - The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service
  - The 22:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service
  - The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No trains between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun on Sunday 6 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines via Pontyclun.
  Great Western Railway:
  Trains to / from Swansea will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, extending journey times by up to 30 minutes. Trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.
  A separate shuttle train service will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.
  Transport for Wales:
  No trains will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.
  Replacement buses will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, and most services will be diverted to run via Barry, extending journey times.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Wilmslow, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
  As a result:
  - The 20:10 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly
  - The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury service will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will start from Manchester Piccadilly earlier at 21:23 and run to Crewe, connecting with the amended train service
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended service to / from Cardiff Central until 13:00 on Sunday 13 July
- Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff Central area until 13:00, closing some lines.
  Please note that trains may arrive / depart from different platforms to those normally advertised.
  Trains may be re-timed during this period.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Buses replace late night / early morning Transport for Wales service between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport from Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
- Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) between Newton-le-Willows and Deansgate, closing all lines.
  The following amendments will be in operation:
  Monday to Thursday
  The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Chester, a replacement bus will run to Manchester Piccadilly, please note this will not call at Warrington Bank Quay due to station opening hours.
  The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will be replaced by a bus between Manchester Piccadilly (passengers from Manchester Airport and East Didsbury are advised to use other operators services) and Chester, with the service onward to Holyhead starting from Chester at 00:52 following the arrival of the inward connecting bus.
  Tuesday to Friday
  The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will replaced by a bus.
  The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus terminating at Manchester Piccadilly, if you are travelling to East Didsbury or Manchester Airport, you are advised to use other operators' services to complete your journey.
  The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport will be retimed to depart at 05:00 and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road (passengers for Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury and Manchester Airport are advised to change onto other operators services at Manchester Oxford Road).
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend from Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend, closing all lines.
  Buses replace trains between Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead from Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
- Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, closing all lines.
  Buses will replace trains between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli from Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
- Engineering work is taking place overnight (ending Friday morning) between Briton Ferry and Swansea, closing some lines.
  Late night / early morning trains will be diverted and will be replaced by buses between Port Talbot Parkway and Llanelli.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines via Yorton.
  Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe all weekend.
  Trains that usually run between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be diverted to run via Wrexham General / Chester, with services terminating at Crewe. A shuttle service will run between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, and a reduced shuttle service will run between Chester and Crewe.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning service between Manchester Airport / Manchester Piccadilly and Chester from Monday 21 and Friday 25 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines overnight.
  Monday to Thursday
  - The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, not calling at Warrington Bank Quay
  - The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly, and a replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester. A train service will run from Chester to Holyhead, departing at 00:52. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use services provided by other train operators to complete your journey
  Tuesday to Friday
  - The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester, calling at all stations
  - The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use services provided by other train operators to complete your journey
  - The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will depart later than usual at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use services provided by other train operators to complete your journey
  - The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. If you are travelling to / from Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport or East Didsbury, you should use services provided by other train operators to complete your journey
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning service between Cardiff Central and Hereford on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Hereford, closing some lines overnight.
  Sunday
  The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Hereford.
  Monday
  The 05:30 Hereford to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.
  Monday to Wednesday
  - The 20:08 Birmingham International to Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth. A replacement bus service will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
  - The 23:40 Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will not run. A replacement bus service will run between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth
  Tuesday to Thursday
  - The 05:20 Aberystwyth to Birmingham International service will start from Machynlleth. A replacement bus service will run from Aberystwyth and Machynlleth, departing at 04:54
  - The 04:41 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth
  - The 05:37 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth service will be delayed from Dovey Junction to Aberystwyth
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace morning trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Bridgend via Barry, on Sunday 20 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry, and between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, closing various lines.
  Until 12:25, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry.
  Additionally, no trains will run between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Buses between Cardiff Central and Ninian Park, Waun-Gron Park, Fairwater, Danescourt and Radyr.
  Services between Cardiff Central and Aberdare via Ninian Park will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Radyr, calling additionally at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays and Llandaf.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 July
- Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street, closing some lines overnight. The 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street. The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus service will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park. The 22:42 Coryton to Penarth service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Penarth.
  The 22:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynach.
  The 23:12 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr. A replacement bus will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street.
  The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Barry Island.
  The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Penarth to Cardiff Central.
  The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd service will depart earlier than usual at 23:42, returning to its regular timetable from Cardiff Queen Street onwards. The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street. A replacement bus service will run from Radyr to Cardiff Central via Cardiff Queen Street.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 05:15 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service from Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street, closing some lines overnight.
  The 05:15 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will depart later than usual at 05:21.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning service between Cardiff Central and Newport on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Newport, closing some lines overnight.
  Saturday
  The 20:30 Manchester Piccadlly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central. The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Gloucester.
  Sunday The 09:30 Newport to Milford Haven service will start from Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central, departing at 09:14. The 09:53 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will start from Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Hereford. Buses will replace the following train services:
  - 07:44 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
  - 08:23 Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
  - 08:45 Gloucester to Cardiff Central
  - 08:52 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
  - 10:38 Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Central
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Rhymney line transformation: Buses replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Caerphilly and Rhymney, closing all lines from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August (except Friday 1 August when lines are open for an event).
  For the duration, when the lines are closed, buses will replace trains between Caerphilly and Rhymney, calling at all stations.
  Background Information:
  The Rhymney line is being upgraded as part of the next phase of the South Wales Metro. This six-week line closure is part of an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work on the upper Rhymney line, from Caerphilly to Rhymney.
  The work taking place includes installing Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) to electrify the line, upgrading the track and signalling, and making station and infrastructure improvements. This will allow the introduction of brand-new tri-mode trains onto the Rhymney line, powered by electricity from the OLE, battery and diesel.
  More information on this significant work is available on the Transport for Wales website.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Major track improvements: Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Chepstow from Sunday 27 July until Saturday 16 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until the end of the day on Saturday 16 August.
  CrossCountry
  Buses (provided by Transport for Wales) will replace trains between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.
  Transport for Wales
  Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa from 23:50 on Saturday 26 until the end of Sunday 27 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, closing all lines from 23:50 on Saturday until 18:50 on Sunday, and then closing some lines until the end of the day.
  CrossCountry
  Sunday only
  Until approximately 18:50, buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
  Great Western Railway
  Sunday only
  Until approximately 18:50, buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.
  Transport for Wales
  Saturday
  The 23:18 Cardiff Central to Gloucester service will terminate at Chepstow. A rail replacement bus will run from Chepstow to Gloucester, calling at Lydney.
  Sunday (all day)
  Trains will run between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction only.
  Buses will replace trains between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa all day. Please note, this engineering work is part of a wider project at Severn Tunnel Junction extending beyond this date.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July
- Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Nantwich, closing all lines.
  Services between South Wales and Crewe will divert via Chester, with extended journey times.
  A Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly via Wilmsow / Stockport service will operate for onward journeys, and passengers travelling from South Wales / Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly can also change at Chester for Transport for Wales services from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly via Warrington Bank Quay services.
  Local stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be served with rail replacement buses. To accomodate diverted trains, other Transport for Wales services operating through Chester and Shrewsbury may be subject to retimings.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Hereford on Sunday 27 July
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Newport and Hereford, closing some lines.
  The following service amendments will apply:
  The 20:29 Crewe [vice Manchester Piccadilly] to Cardiff Central will terminate at Hereford with an onward rail replacement bus to Cardiff Central via Abergavenny (23:58), Pontypool and New Inn (00:18), Cwmbran (00:30), Newport (00:48 - set down only) and Cardiff Central (01:18).
  The 21:16 Carmarthen to Hereford will terminate at Newport at 23:41 with an onward rail replacement bus operating to Hereford via Cwmbran (00:09), Pontypool and New Inn (00:21), Abergavenny (00:41) and Hereford (01:26).
  An additional replacement bus departing 23:56 at Newport (South Wales) to Cardiff Central will operate.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 July
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Danescourt, closing some lines.
  The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central via Damecourt service, will be diverted via Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street. A connecting rail replacement bus will operate between Radyr departing 23:45, calling at Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park, Ninian Park and Cardiff Central.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Manchester Airport from Tuesday 30 July to Friday 1 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Chester area, closing some lines.
  The following amendments will be in operation:
  Tuesday to Thursday:
  - 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road, with onward connections available on Northern and Transpennine Express services to Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury (Northern-only) and Manchester Airport.
  - 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Airport will terminate at Chester with an onward rail replacement bus available to Manchester - note, that this service will not call at Warrington Bank Quay due to station opening hours
  - 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay with an onward rail replacement bus available to Manchester Piccadilly
  - 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway, you should use other Train Operators service to Liverpool Lime Street
  - 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 21:55 and run earlier throughout, you should use other Train Operators services to connect with train.
  - 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester will start from Liverpool South Parkway, you should use other Train Operators services from Liverpool Lime Street to connect with train
  Wednesday to Friday:
  - 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus throughout
  - 00:51 Manchester Airport to Holyhead will start from Chester with a connecting rail replacement bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
  - 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly, you should use other Train Operators services from Manchester Piccdailly for East Didsbury and Manchester Airport.
  - 04:50 Chester to Manchester Airport will depart later at 05:00 and terminate at Manchester Oxford Road, with onward connections available on Northern and Transpennine Express services to Manchester Piccadilly, East Didsbury (Northern-only) and Manchester Airport
  - 05:20 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21, with a connecting inbound bus from Manchester Piccadilly
  - 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start from Manchester Oxford Road, you should use other Train Operators services to connect with train
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No late night Transport for Wales service via Pontyclun after 22:15 on Sunday 27 July
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines.
  After 22:15 trains will divert via Llantwit Major with extended journey times.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
  Due to the above works, the following services will run to an amended timetable, some journey times will be extended.
  Customers are advised to check their journeys carefully before travelling.
  Monday to Thursday:
  - 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
  - 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
  - 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will depart Cardiff Central earlier at 22:12 and Newport at 22:32
  - 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central
  - 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny
  Tuesday to Friday:
  - 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will be diverted between Newport and Cwmbran with extended and altered journey times
  - 04:32 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will depart earlier at 04:15 and Newport 04:35, before running as booked from Cwmbran onwards
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Bridgend / Swansea from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Swansea area, closing some lines.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 20:38 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central will be diverted between Llantwit Major.
  The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central will be diverted between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, with rail replacement buses in operation between these two stations via Swansea providing connections into and out of these services. This service will also be diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central with extended journey times.
  The 22:27 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will depart 3 minutes later at 22:30 and be retimed throughout.
  The 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout.
  The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg will be replaced with a rail replacement bus, departing Cardiff Central at 23:20.
  The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted between Llantwit Major and also between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, with rail replacement buses in operation between these two stations via Swansea providing connections into and out of these services. Customers should note that these services will also be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend with extended journey times, and that they should therefore check their journeys accordingly.
  The 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea will not run and will be replaced by a bus throughout.
  The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery will start from Llanelli, with a connecting rail replacement bus from Swansea (04:50) and Gowerton (05:05).
  The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will be split at Cardiff Central. A new 05:40 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will operate, connecting into the onward portion at Cardiff Central.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended Transport for Wales service in the Swansea area from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Briton Ferry and Llangennech, closing some lines.
  Trains between Briton Ferry and Llangennech / Llanelli will be diverted to run via Gowerton. Journey times on these services may be slightly extended.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Chester from Monday 4 to Friday 8 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines.
  The following amended service will be in operation:
  Monday to Thursday:
  - The 20:43 Llandudno to Crewe will start from Chester
  - The 21:35 Cardiff Central to Chester will divert via Wrexham
  - The 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will terminate at Shrewsbury
  Tuesday to Friday:
  - The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will divert via Wrexham and leaves Shrewsbury at its booked time to ensure on time arrival into Birmingham
  - The 04:41 Crewe to Cardiff Central service is diverted via Wrexham, running as normal from Shrewsbury
  - The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury will not run
  - The 05:31 Shrewsbury to Crewe will not run
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Major bridge replacement work at Stockport from Saturday 2 to Friday 22 August
- Major Engineering work is taking place at Stockport, and between Handforth / Bramhall and Stoke-on-Trent, closing all lines.
  You can find more information below and on Network Rail's webpage for the Greek Street bridge replacement.
  Avanti West Coast
  No trains will run between Levenshulme and Wilmslow / Stafford via Stoke-on-Trent.
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston will run a reduced service of 2 trains per hour. These trains will be diverted between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow via Heald Green.
  Replacement bus services will run between:
  - Wilmslow and Stockport
  - Wilmslow and Macclesfield
  - Crewe and Stafford, calling at Stoke-on-Trent
  CrossCountry
  No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent.
  Replacement bus services will run between:
  - Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent calling at Macclesfield
  - Macclesfield and Stafford calling at Stoke-on-Trent
  Ticket acceptance:
  You can use other operators buses for connections to / from Manchester Piccadilly.
  East Midlands Railway
  An amended timetable will run on the Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich route, trains will run between Sheffield and Norwich only.
  On Saturdays and Sundays, replacement bus service will operate between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield only.
  Ticket acceptance:
  You can use alternative train operators services between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly / Sheffield.
  London Northwestern Railway
  From Sunday to Friday, buses will replace trains between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.
  Services between Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe / Birmingham New Street will run to an amended timetable.
  Northern
  Buses will replace trains between:
  - Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport
  - Manchester Piccadilly and Hazel Grove
  - Manchester Piccadilly and Chester (Sunday only)
  - Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Alderley Edge / Crewe via Stockport will not run.
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe will run to a reduced timetable and will call additionally at Chelford and Goostrey.
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester will run to a reduced timetable between Altrincham and Chester only.
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton will run to a reduced timetable between Hazel Grove and Buxton only.
  Ticket acceptance:
  You can use your ticket at no extra cost with Transport for Greater Manchester on:
  - Bus route 192 between Manchester city centre and Stockport
  - Tram services between Stockport and Altrincham
  TransPennine Express
  Buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
  Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes will run to an amended timetable, and will divert via Romiley.
  Transport for Wales:
  Transport for Wales services will not serve Stockport station.
  Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe will divert between Manchester Piccadilly and Wilmslow, running to an amended timetable.
  To / from Manchester Piccadilly / Stockport, a joint bus operation will be in place with other train operating companies.
  Additionally, some Transport for Wales services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / North Wales will run at amended times between Manchester Airport, East Didsbury and Manchester Piccadilly.
  Replacement bus stop advice:
  Please be aware that road access at some stations is limited, and replacement buses will run to / from alternative nearby locations in some cases. To check the locations of these services, you can look up your station via the National Rail Station pages.
  Background Information:
  Network Rail are replacing the bridge that takes the Greek Street roundabout, in Stockport, over the West Coast main line. The original bridge, constructed in 1958, has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. The bridge sees about 400 passenger and 50 freight trains passing under it each day.
  From 2 to 22 August 2025, the railway will be closed through Stockport. During this time, Network Rail will demolish the current structure, which consists of about 200 concrete beams, and install a new bridge.
  Full details of the project, and the work which then will continue in phases until Spring 2026, can be found on the Network Rail website.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Transport for Greater Manchester website
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town until 13:00 on Sunday 10 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Ebbw Vale Parkway and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines.
  Until approximately 13:00 on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
  The first services will be:
  - 13:08 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town
  - 14:21 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning train services between Shrewsbury and Crewe on Sunday 10 and Monday 11 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing some lines overnight.
  From 23:45 Sunday evening until 04:55 Monday morning, buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing some lines overnight.
  From Monday to Wednesday, the 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will not run, and a replacement bus will run throughout.
  From Tuesday to Thursday, the first service between Chester and Crewe will be bus replaced throughout.
  These buses are provided by alternative train Operators.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Ebbw Vale Parkway and Ebbw Vale Town, closing some lines overnight.
  From 22:15 Monday to Wednesday evenings until 05:15 Tuesday to Thursday mornings, buses will replace trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town.
  Check before you travel:
  These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales services via Carmarthen on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing some lines.
  The following alterations will apply:
  Saturday
  The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Carmarthen. This will now be extended to terminate at Swansea.
  The 22:18 Pembroke Dock to Carmarthen. Will terminate at Whitland with road replacement transport in place at 23:24 between Whitland and Carmarthen.
  The 23:08 Milford Haven to Carmarthen will terminate at Haverfordwest and road replacement transport will be in place at 23:32 between Haverfordwest and Carmarthen.
  Sunday
  The 00:12 Swansea to Carmarthen will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  The 07:48 Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock, will start at Whitland with a replacement bus in place between Carmarthen and Whitland.
  The 08:53 Carmarthen to Swansea will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Bridgend and Maesteg on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Maesteg, closing all lines.
  Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Maesteg all weekend.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No late night Transport for Wales service via Pontyclun after 22:15 on Sunday 24 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines.
  After 22:15 trains will divert via Llantwit Major with extended journey times.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 25 August to Friday 29 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
  Due to the above works, the following services will run to an amended timetable, some journey times will be extended.
  Customers are advised to check their journeys carefully before travelling.
  Monday to Thursday:
  - 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
  - 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
  - 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will depart Cardiff Central earlier at 22:12 and Newport at 22:32
  - 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central
  - 23:15 Cardiff Central to Abergavenny
  Tuesday to Friday:
  - 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will be diverted between Newport and Cwmbran with extended and altered journey times
  - 04:32 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly will depart earlier at 04:15 and Newport 04:35, before running as booked from Cwmbran onwards
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service via Bridgend / Swansea from Monday 25 August to Friday 29 August
- Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Swansea area, closing some lines.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 20:38 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central will be diverted via Llantwit Major.
  The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central will be diverted diverted via Llantwit Major.
  The 22:27 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will depart 3 minutes later at 22:30 and be retimed throughout.
  The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg will be replaced with a rail replacement bus, departing Cardiff Central at 23:20.
  The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen will be diverted via Llantwit Major. A replacement bus service will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly will be split at Cardiff Central. A new 05:41 Swansea to Cardiff Central service will operate, connecting into the onward portion at Cardiff Central.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning trains in the Llanelli / Carmarthen area on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Llanelli and Carmarthen, closing some lines overnight.
  Saturday:
  The 21:07 Pembroke Dock to Carmarthen service will instead run from Pembroke Dock to Swansea.
  The 22:18 Pembroke Dock to Carmarthen service will terminate at Whitland. A replacement bus service will run from Whitland to Carmarthen, departing at 23:24.
  The 23:08 Milford Haven to Carmarthen service will terminate at Haverfordwest. A replacement bus service will run from Haverfordwest to Carmarthen, departing at 23:32.
  Sunday:
  The 00:12 Swansea to Carmarthen service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Swansea to Carmarthen.
  The 07:48 Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock service will start from Whitland. A replacement bus service will run from Carmarthen to Whitland, departing earlier than the train at 07:34.
  The 08:53 Carmarthen to Swansea service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Carmarthen to Swansea.
  Check before you travel:
  These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd from the start of service Saturday 23 to 13:00 on Sunday 24 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Taffs Well, closing all lines.
  All day on Saturday and until 13:00 on Sunday, no trains will run between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd.
  Trains between Cardiff Bay and Pontypridd will run between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Queen Street only. A reduced train service will run between Pontypridd and Treherbert / Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil.
  Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd via Llandaf.
  On Saturday only, you can use Cardiff City Buses at no extra cost between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd via Ninian Park, Waun-gron Park, Fairwater, and Danescourt.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended / reduced service between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street, closing various lines.
  Avanti West Coast:
  Trains that run to / from / via Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street will be diverted between Stechford and Birmingham New Street via Aston. Journey times may be extended up to 20 minutes.
  CrossCountry:
  Trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street will be diverted, extending journey times by up to 15 minutes.
  London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway:
  Trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will terminate at Birmingham International.
  Buses will replace trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.
  Trains between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley.
  Transport for Wales:
  No trains will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No morning service between Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday 31 August
- Engineering work is taking place in the morning between Stockport and Congleton, closing all lines.
  Avanti West Coast
  Until Approximately 12:10, no trains will run between Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent via Macclesfield.
  CrossCountry
  Until approximately 12:25, no trains will run between Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent via Macclesfield.
  Trains will be diverted between Manchester Piccadilly and Stoke-on-Trent via Heald Green, Wilmslow and Crewe.
  Replacement bus services will run between Stockport and Stoke-on-Trent, between Wilmslow and Macclesfield, and between Macclesfield and Stafford calling at Stoke-on-Trent.
  East Midlands Railway
  The 09.42 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street train will no longer call at Stockport.
  A rail replacement bus will run between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly via Stockport.
  Northern
  Until approximately 13:00:
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe via Stockport will be diverted and will not call at Heaton Chapel, Stockport, Cheadle Hulme, or Handforth.
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester / Stoke-on-Trent will not run.
  Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Buxton will run between Hazel Grove and Buxton only.
  TransPennine Express
  It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back at a later date for more information.
  Transport for Wales
  Until approximately 12:35, trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Cardiff Central / Milford Haven will be diverted via Styal and will not call at Stockport.
  Replacement bus services will run between Stockport and Wilmslow.
  Check before you travel:
  If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry or Northern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  If you are travelling with TransPennine Express or Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended early morning / late evening service between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines overnight
  From approximately 23:25 Monday to Thursday nights until 05:30 Tuesday to Friday mornings the following services are affected:
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 21:09 Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus service will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly, not calling at Warrington Bank Quay.
  The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester at 00:52. A replacement bus service will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. You should use alternative trains between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run, and will be bus replaced throughout.
  The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be bus replaced throughout. terminating at Manchester Piccadilly. You should use alternative trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
  The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will depart later than usual at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. You should use alternative trains between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Airport.
  The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. You should use alternative trains between Manchester Airport and Manchester Oxford Road.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night Sunday service between Hereford and Newport (South Wales) on Sunday 31 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Newport (South Wales), closing some lines overnight.
  The following services are affected:
  The 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Hereford. A replacement bus service will run from Hereford to Cardiff Central.
  The 20:40 Milford Haven to Hereford service will terminate at Newport. A replacement bus service will run from Newport to Hereford.
  An additional train will run between Newport and Cardiff, departing at 23:56.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late evening / early morning trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, closing some lines.
  From 23:30 Monday to Thursday evenings until 05:30 Tuesday to Friday mornings, buses replace trains between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham General service from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Shotton and Wrexham General, closing some lines.
  The 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham General service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Bidston to Wrexham General.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning trains between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September
- Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street, closing some lines overnight.
  From 23:45 Monday to Thursday evenings until 05:10 Tuesday to Friday mornings, the following services will be affected:
  Monday to Thursday
  - The 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr
  - The 22:42 Coryton to Penarth service will terminate at Cardiff Central
  - The 22:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly service will terminate at Cardiff Central
  - The 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr
  - The 23:12 Pontypridd to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Radyr
  - The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Barry Island will be replaced by a bus throughout
  - The 23:36 Penarth to Cardiff Central service will be replaced by a bus throughout
  - The 23:46 Cardiff Central to Pontypridd service will depart earlier at 23:42 before running at its usual times from Cardiff Queen Street onwards
  - The 23:54 Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Central service will terminate at Cardiff Queen Street
  Replacement bus services will run between:
  - Radyr and Cardiff Central, calling at Llandaf, Cathays and Cardiff Queen Street
  - Radyr and Cardiff Central, calling at Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-Gron Park and Ninian Park
  - Cardiff Central and Penarth
  - Ystrad Mynach and Cardiff Central
  Tuesday to Friday
  - The 05:15 Cardiff Central to Barry Island service will depart 4 minutes later at 05:21
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Swansea, closing some lines.
  The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will not call at Swansea.
  A replacement bus service will run from Neath to Swansea / Llanelli.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / early morning service between Hereford and Abergavenny from Monday 1 to Friday 5 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Hereford and Abergavenny, closing some lines.
  The following services will run up to 27 minutes later than usual from Hereford / Abergavenny:
  - (Monday) 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central will call at stations after Hereford approximately 26 minutes later than usual
  - (Tuesday) 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will call at stations after Abergavenny 24 minutes later than usual
  - (Wednesday) 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will call at stations after Abergavenny 24 minutes later than usual
  - (Wednesday) 22:24 Chester to Cardiff Central will call at stations after Hereford approximately 26 minutes later than usual
  - (Thursday) 05:30 Hereford to Cardiff Central will now depart Hereford later than usual, at 05:41
  - (Thursday) 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe will call at stations after Abergavenny 27 minutes later than usual
  - (Friday) 00:30 Cardiff Central to Hereford will call at stations after Abergavenny 27 minutes later than usual
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
No trains to / from Cardiff Bay from Saturday 30 August to Friday 5 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, closing all lines.
  All week, no trains will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay.
  Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay in the early morning and late evening.
  You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus services to / from Cardiff Bay.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night / morning Cardiff Central service on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August
- Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines.
  On Saturday, the 23:15 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will not run and will be bus replaced throughout.
  On Sunday, the 08:24 Cardiff Central to Milford Haven service will depart approximately 12 minutes later than usual and will continue running late until Swansea, where it will return to its usual schedule.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No trains between Radyr and Ninian Park from Saturday 30 August to Monday 1 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Radyr and Ninian Park, closing all lines.
  No trains will run between Radyr and Ninian Park for the duration.
  On Saturday and Monday:
  Services will be diverted between Radyr and Cardiff Queen Street, calling additionally at Llandaf and Cathays. Services between Aberdare and Ninian Park will be diverted to run via Cardiff Central. Services between Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare will run between Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff Central only.
  On Sunday:
  All services via Radyr will start / terminate at Cardiff Central.
  On Monday only:
  The following services will not run, and be replaced with buses:
  - 21:45 Cardiff Central to Aberdare
  - 22:45 Cardiff Central to Aberdare
  - 22:52 Aberdare to Cardiff Central via Ninian Park
  - 21:30 Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil
  - 22:37 Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Central
  The 22:26 Cardiff Central to Merthyr Tydfil service will terminate at Pontypridd. A replacement bus service will run between Pontypridd and Merthyr Tydfil.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Hereford / Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
  Buses will replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury. A few early morning / late night replacement buses will be extended to run to / from Cardiff Central.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
  Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 05:14 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central service on Tuesday 9 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing all lines very early on Tuesday morning.
  As a result, the 05:14 Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central service will start from Hereford at 06:06. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury at 04:06, and call at Ludlow and Leominster earlier than the train, in order for the bus to connect with the train at Shrewsbury.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham General service from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Bidston and Wrexham General, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
  The 22:58 Bidston to Wrexham General will be replaced by a bus throughout.
  Please note that this bus will start from Birkenhead North at 22:48 as there is no step-free access available at Bidston station.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Amended late night train services to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September
- Engineering work is taking place in the Newport area, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
  After 22:00 each night until the end of service, trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town will be diverted, extending journey times by a few minutes.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Bridgend and Maesteg from Monday 8 to Friday 12 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Maesteg, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 22:10 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will terminate at Bridgend. A replacement bus will run from Bridgend to Maesteg.
  The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will not run at all. You can instead travel on the 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service as far as Bridgend, and change there for a replacement bus between Bridgend and Maesteg.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 06:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will start from Bridgend at 06:36. An earlier replacement bus will run from Maesteg at 05:42, connecting with the train at Bridgend.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
No trains between Cardiff Central and Coryton / Caerphilly / Rhymney on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Coryton / Rhymney, closing all lines.
  To / from Rhymney:
  Buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Ystrad Mynach, Bargoed and Rhymney.
  To / from Coryton:
  On Saturday only, you can use your ticket at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus on services 21 / 23 / 27 between Cardiff city centre and Coryton.
  On Sunday, Coryton station is normally shut so there is no ticket acceptance in place.
  To / from Penarth:
  Additionally on Saturday, a reduced service will run to / from Penarth as a result of the above engineering works. You can use your tickets at no extra cost with Cardiff Bus on services 92 / 93 / 94 between Cardiff city centre and Penarth.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  You can plan your journey on Cardiff Bus services using use the Traveline website
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea before 09:55 on Sunday 7 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen / Whitland, closing all lines.
  Before 09:55, buses will replace trains between Carmarthen and Swansea.
  Additionally:
  - The 00:12 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be replaced by a bus
  - The 07:48 Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock service will start from Whitland at 08:04. For travel between Carmarthen and Whitland, you should use the 07:10 Carmarthen to Haverfordwest replacement bus
  - The 07:55 Carmarthen to Milford Haven service will start from Haverfordwest at 08:35. A replacement bus will run from Carmarthen to Haverfordwest
  - The 09:55 Carmarthen to Milford Haven service will be retimed to start at 10:00
  - The 10:03 Carmarthen to Pembroke Dock service will be retimed to start at 10:15
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Bridgend via Barry before 12:30 on Sunday 7 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Barry, closing all lines on Sunday morning.
  Before 12:30:
  Buses will replace trains between:
  - Cardiff Central and Penarth
  - Cardiff Central and Barry Island
  - Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry
  No trains will run Radyr and Cardiff Central via Fairwater.
  Ticket acceptance:
  You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Cardiff Bus services 61 / 62 / 63 for travel to / from Ninian Park / Waun-Gron Park / Fairwater / Danescourt / Radyr
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  You can plan your journey on Cardiff Bus services by using use the Traveline website
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway / Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 8 to Friday 12 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway / Manchester Oxford Road, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
  The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Chester. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly (not calling at Warrington Bank Quay as the station will be closed).
  The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly.
  The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway.
  The 22:52 Manchester Airport to Chester service will start from Manchester Oxford Road at 22:04, and will run earlier throughout.
  The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will start from Liverpool South Parkway.
  The 23:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester at 00:51 (Tuesday to Friday mornings). An earlier replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly at 22:31 to Chester, connecting with the train.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 00:24 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will be replaced by a bus.
  The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
  The 04:50 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be retimed to start at 05:01, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
  The 05:20 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21. An earlier replacement bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Bank Quay, connecting with the train.
  The 06:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will be amended to start from Manchester Oxford Road at 06:48.
  Ticket acceptance:
  For all services, you can use alternative rail connections between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street, and also between Manchester Oxford Road / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport at no extra cost.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Buses replace late night / early morning trains in the Swansea / Carmarthen area from Monday 8 to Friday 12 September
- Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Llanelli, closing various lines in the area overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
  Monday to Thursday:
  The 18:35 Shrewsbury to Swansea service will terminate at Llanelli. A rail replacement bus will run between Llanelli and Swansea via Gowerton.
  The 21:46 Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central service and the 23:20 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway, not calling at Gowerton, Swansea, Llansamlet, Skewen, Neath or Briton Ferry. Rail replacement buses will run between Llanelli and Port Talbot Parkway via Swansea.
  The 22:40 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
  The 23:45 Swansea to Carmarthen service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
  Tuesday to Friday:
  The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
  The 04:47 Carmarthen to Shrewsbury service will depart Carmarthen earlier than usual at 04:39, calling earlier at Pembrey & Burry Port (04:58) and Llanelli (05:04), before running as normal from Bynea.
  The 05:16 Swansea to Llandovery service will start from Llanelli at 05:30, with an earlier rail replacement bus from Swansea (04:50) and Gowerton (05:05), connecting with the train.
  Check before you travel:
  You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
  Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
  For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
  You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
  Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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