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New: Incident due to a fault on a train between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Swansea (SWA) until 23:59.
New: Incident due to a fault on a train between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Swansea (SWA) until 23:59.
Due to a fault on a train between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Swansea (SWA):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 20:15 until 23:59 on 26/05/2026.
We have been made aware of a train fault, affecting the running of services between Swansea and Shrewsbury via the Heart of Wales line.
As a result, our 17:47 Swansea - Shrewsbury via the Heart of Wales will terminate at Cynghordy, and our 18:35 Shrewsbury - Swansea via the Heart of Wales will terminate at Llandrindod.
Our services between Swansea and Shrewsbury are disrupted in both directions.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 23:59. Train services may be cancelled or delayed in the area until approximately 23:59.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Llandovery and Shrewsbury, and Llandrindod and Swansea to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at
- Llandovery at approximately 22:30 calling all stops to Llandrindod, provided by AC Jenkins. This service will then set down passengers as required between Llandrindod and Shrewsbury.
- Llandrindod at approximately 22:30 calling all stops to Cynghordy, provided by AC Jenkins. This service will then set down passengers as required between Cynghordy and Swansea.
These arrangements are in place on services until 23:59.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
Update: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Crewe (CRE) until 23:59.
Update: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Crewe (CRE) until 23:59.
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Crewe (CRE):
We expect the incident to last until 23:59 and disruption to services is expected from 18:50 until 23:59.
We have been made aware of a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
Until the signalling system is working normally, trains will not run through the area.
Our services between Shrewsbury and Crewe are disrupted in both directions.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 23:59. Train services may be cancelled or delayed in the area until approximately 23:59.
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Between Shrewsbury and Chester in both directions with Transport for Wales until 23:59.
- Between Crewe and Chester/Manchester Piccadilly in both directions with Avanti West Coast until 23:59.
- Between Crewe/Chester and Manchester Piccadilly in both directions with Northern until 23:59.
These arrangements are in place on services until 23:59.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Shrewsbury and Crewe via Yorton, Wem, Prees, Whitchurch (Shropshire), Wrenbury and Nantwich to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at:
- Shrewsbury at approximately 21:30 provided by Eminence Travel.
- Crewe at approximately 21:30 provided by Eminence Travel.
These arrangements are in place on services until 23:00.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
New: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Welshpool (WLP) until the end of the day.
New: Incident due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Welshpool (WLP) until the end of the day.
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Welshpool (WLP):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Aberystwyth (AYW).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
We have been made aware of a signal failure between Shrewsbury and Welshpool.
As a result, train services will be impacted until the signal has been fixed.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware of the problem and technicians are currently en route to the affected area.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure technicians.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Please check back shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
