Due to more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time 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 23:00 on 26/09/2026 and disruption to services is expected from 19:00 until 23:00 on 26/09/2026.
What's Happened?
Due to a shortage of trains at Machynlleth Depot, we have fewer trains available. Some services between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth will be disrupted.
Our engineers are working hard to bring trains back into service as quickly as possible. We apologise for any disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options
We have limited road transport running between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth provided by Lloyds, to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost.
06:48 Welshpool all stations to Aberystwyth
20:32 Shrewsbury all stations to Aberystwyth
22:27 Aberystwyth all stations to Machynlleth
These arrangements are in place 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 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.
