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21/02/2025

A road vehicle has collided with a bridge at Caersws. Until the bridge can be inspected by Network Rail engineers all lines will be closed.

Trains will be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

The tree that was previously blocking the line at Welshpool has been cleared.

Customer advice:

Limited road transport in operation running between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth, in both directions, operated by Lloyds Coaches and Lakeside coaches.

Please note that road transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Affected operators
Transport for Wales
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 24/01/25 - 05:47