Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Wrexham General (WRX) and Bidston (BID):
Services will be cancelled in both directions between Wrexham General (WRX) and Wrexham Central (WXC).
We expect the incident to last until 18:00 and disruption to services is expected until 20:00.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a vehicle hitting a rail bridge in the Hawarden area. For safety, train services will not be able to run through the area until it has been fixed. Network Rail have checked the track and have reopened the route following the necessary inspection. Services will now be re-introduced, so please expect some disruption whilst we restore services to normal.
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
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Alternative Travel Options:
Limited road transport continues to run where services are being cancelled between Wrexham General and Bidston provided by Keanes Coaches, to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost until 19:00.
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
