Due to a fault with the radio system between the driver and the signaller between Machynlleth (MCN) and Aberystwyth (AYW):
Services may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
We expect the incident to last until 00:00 on 13/11/2026 and disruption to services is expected until 01:00 on 13/11/2026.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a problem with the radio system between the driver and the signaller at Machynlleth. The 21:50 service from Shrewsbury will terminate at Machynlleth, and the 23:39 service from Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will be cancelled.
We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at:
Approximately 00:10 at Machynlleth, calling all stations to Aberystwyth, provided by Lloyds Coaches
Approximately 01:15 at Aberystwyth. calling all stations to Machynlleth, Provided by Lloyds Coaches
These arrangements are in place on services until 02:00.
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
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 and other information such as Rail Replacement Stop Locations 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.
Pay as you go customers
If all or part of your journey requires a rail replacement bus, please tap in at your origin station and tap out at your destination. If you need to tap out at a gateline after travelling on a rail replacement bus, our station colleagues can assist. You can also add any missing taps using our app or website.
Pay as you go is only valid on Transport for Wales and CrossCountry services, even where we state you can use your original ticket at no extra cost with other train operators or local bus operators. If you travel with another operator or on a local bus service, you must first tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in and buy an alternative ticket before boarding.
If you wish to abandon your journey, please tap out at the same station within one hour of tapping in.