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 that due to issues with air conditioning on our older fleets, some services between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury will be cancelled.
Very few rail services will be running between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth. Rail replacement will be provided by Lloyds Coaches between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth. Rail replacement between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth will be provided by Pats, Lloyds Coaches and Lakeside.
Customers are advised that rail replacement may be running late and serviced will be busy.
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
Alternative Travel Options:
For customers travelling further on our Cambrian line towards Pwllheli, you can also use local bus services to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost on the following routes:
T3 between Barmouth and Dolgellau with Traws Cymru
G21 between Machynlleth and Dolgellau with Lloyds Coaches
G23 between Barmouth and Minffordd with Lloyds Coaches
T28 between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth with Lloyds Coaches
X75 between Aberystwyth and Newtown with Celtic Travel
T12 between Welshpool and Machynlleth via Newtown with Lloyds Coaches
T2 and T28 provided by Lloyds Coaches between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
3 between Porthmadog and Pwllheli with Cae Lloi
Customers with rail tickets travelling on T2 Traws Cymru buses to Bangor can connect with Transport for Wales rail services from Bangor to Birmimgham via Shrewsbury at no extra cost.
Find details of these services using the journey planner at www.traveline.cymru.
We apologise for the disruption caused.
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.
Allow extra time as journeys may take longer than usual and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel unwell, please don't travel and seek help from our staff at stations.
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.
