Holl Diweddariadau
Update: Incident due to trespassers on the railway at Hengoed (HNG) until 17:40.
Update: Incident due to trespassers on the railway at Hengoed (HNG) until 17:40.
Due to trespassers on the railway at Hengoed (HNG):
We expect the incident to last until 17:40 and disruption to services is expected until 18:15.
Please check back here for more information shortly. 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
Update: Incident due to a points failure between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) until 18:00.
Update: Incident due to a points failure between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) until 18:00.
Due to a points failure between Shrewsbury (SHR) and Birmingham New Street (BHM):
We expect the incident to last until 18:00 and disruption to services is expected until 19:00.
We have been made aware of a points failure in the Wolverhampton area, on the Shrewsbury - Birmingham route.
Until the incident has cleared, our services will be unable to run.
Our services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International are disrupted in both directions.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 18:00. Train services may be cancelled or delayed in the area until approximately 19:00.
Please be aware that West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry are also affected by this incident. You can check your journey with any operator at tfw.wales.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at
- Shrewsbury at approximately 16:05 provided by Q&S.
- Cosford at approximately 14:30 provided by Brit Coaches and TNS.
- Wolverhampton at approximately 14:25 provided by JKT and Brit Coaches.
- Birmingham New Street at approximately 14:15 provided by Brit Coaches and Arden.
These arrangements are in place on services 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
Alternative Travel Options:
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- Between Crewe and Birmingham New Street in both directions with Avanti West Coast until 19:00.
These arrangements are in place on services until 19:00.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from Network Rail technicians.
Please check back here for more information shortly. 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
