Due to a shortage of train drivers between Pwllheli (PWL) and Machynlleth (MCN):
We expect the incident to last until 10:15 and disruption to services is expected until 10:15.
We are currently experiencing service disruption between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, as a result of a shortage of train drivers.
Due to a shortage of train drivers, the following services have been affected:
- 06:22 Birmingham New Street - Aberystwyth will terminate at Machynlleth. This service will not call at Dovey Junction, Borth, Bow Street and Aberystwyth.
- 09:27 Aberystwyth - Birmingham New Street will start at Machynlleth. This service will not call at Aberystwyth, Bow Street, Borth and Dovey Junction.
Our services between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth are disrupted in both directions.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 10:15. Train services will be disrupted until 10:15.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at:
- Machynlleth at approximately 08:48 provided by Lloyds, calling all stops to Aberystwyth.
- Aberystwyth at approximately 09:27 provided by Lloyds, calling all stops to Machynlleth. This service will then set down customers as required to Shrewsbury.
Please note: rail replacement services are unable to call at Dovey Junction, owing to geographical restrictions. Customers for Dovey Junction are advised to wait for the next available service.
These arrangements are in place on services until 10:15.
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.
Further Information
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.