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Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Aberystwyth (AYW) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
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 regret some services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury will be cancelled. Times can be checked on Train journey planner | Plan your train journey | Transport for Wales. Please use next available train service.
Please check back here for more information. 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.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Cardiff Central (CDF) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
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 regret that due to issues with air conditioning on our older fleets, some services between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly will be cancelled. If affected you may use the 2 services before or after the cancelled services.
Please check back here for more information. 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.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR) until the end of the day.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Swansea (SWA) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until the end of the day and disruption to services is expected until the end of the day.
What's Happened?
Due to forecasted severe weather we are unable to run trains between Swansea and Shrewsbury on our Heart of Wales line until the end of the day.
Alternative Travel Options
We are currently sourcing road transport. Please check back for more information.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit the National Rail website.
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Further Information
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 00:00 on 14/08/2026.
Update: Incident due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI) until 00:00 on 14/08/2026.
Due to forecasted severe weather between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham International (BHI).
We expect the incident to last until 00:00 on 14/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 00:00 on 14/08/2026.
We regret that due to issues with air conditioning on our older fleets, Transport for Wales services will not run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International. You may use your ticket on West Midlands Railway services at no extra cost.
Please check back here for more information.. 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.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 00:00 on 14/08/2026.
Update: Incident due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF) until 00:00 on 14/08/2026.
Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Llandudno (LLD) and Blaenau Ffestiniog (BFF).
We expect the incident to last until 00:00 on 14/08/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 06:30 on 14/08/2026.
Please check back here for more information. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Replacement road transport supplied by Llew Jones will replace most services between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog at no extra cost.
Departures from Llandudno at 0750, 1010, 1310,1610, 1910.
Departures from Blaenau Ffestiniog at 0620, 0840, 1140 1440, 1740, 2010.
Approximate journey times are 15 minutes Llandundo to Llandudno Junction and 80 minutes Llandundo Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Please note other train services will operate between Llandundo and Llandudno Junction.
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.
