Due to a safety inspection of the track at Nantwich (NAN):
Services may be delayed by up to 60 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Crewe (CRE) and Shrewsbury (SHR).
We expect the incident to last until 17:00 and disruption to services is expected from 14:40 until 19:00.
Due to a safety inspection of the track, our services from Crewe heading towards Shrewsbury are disrupted.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 17:00. Train services may be disrupted until 19:00.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Crewe and Shrewsbury to assist customers in completing their journeys, where possible, at no extra cost. These will arrive at the below times and locations:
- 15:45 and 17:30 at Crewe calling at all stops to Shrewsbury, provided by Northwich
- 16:35 at Shrewsbury calling at all stops to Crewe, provided by Keanes
These arrangements are in place on services until further notice
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
We are currently sourcing replacement road transport.
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.
