Maintenance and improvement work: Buses replace trains between Llanwrtyd and Shrewsbury from Saturday 13 to Friday 19 September 

Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between Swansea and Shrewsbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Llanwrtyd and Shrewsbury, closing all lines every day.

Buses replace trains between Llanwrtyd and Shrewsbury.

Background Information:

Network Rail will be carrying out a 7-day programme of major engineering and maintenance works on the Heart of Wales Line. The work will involve a combination both daytime and overnight activity to carry out maintenance, infrastructure renewals, drainage improvements and vegetation management across key sections of the railway.

In addition, a series of overnight road closures will be in place to allow Network Rail to carry out level crossing maintenance at Dolau, Llandrindod Wells and Ffairfach.

More information on this project is available on the Network Rail website.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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.