Train disruption after 'incident' closes Shrewsbury to Mid Wales line
Rail replacement services are being sourced.
Rail passengers were warned of disruption after emergency services were called to deal with an “incident” on the Cambrian line.
National Rail Enquiries warned that following the incident between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth the line was closed. It was reported at 1.45pm today (Friday, May 22).
A number of trains were cancelled and passengers were advised that replacement road transport wasbeing sourced.
The route serves stations including Welshpool, Newtown and Caersws.
An update from National Rail said: “The emergency services have completed their work between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth, allowing the lines to be reopened. However, trains between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised as services return to normal.”
People can check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map.
Comment Guidelines
Iconic Media encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.