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Shropshire and Mid Wales Passengers face delays after train hits fallen tree

Rail passengers using services between Shropshire and Wales are facing delays after a train struck a fallen tree.

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No-one was hurt during the incident which happened between Hereford and Leominster at about 9am on Tuesday.

Passengers using the service between Craven Arms and Hereford and those using the Heart of Wales line to Swansea are also affected.

Transport for Wales spokesman Tim Lewis said: "The train involved was the 7am Milford Haven to Manchester service. The line was cleared and reopened at midday.

"Three services were affected by knock on disruption. The train struck a tree, but there were no injuries."

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