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Rail Disruptions Continue Across Welsh Network Following Safety Inspections

Critical track and bridge defects have led to line closures, service cancellations, and replacement transport as urgent repairs are underway.

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Overview

  • All rail lines between Church Stretton and Craven Arms remain closed for urgent track repairs at Marshbrook, with work expected to conclude by the end of today, April 25.
  • Train services between Shrewsbury and Hereford, and on the Heart of Wales line to Llandrindod Wells, are cancelled or revised, with replacement buses operating at no extra cost.
  • Structural issues uncovered during a routine inspection of the Cardiff Central–Queen Street bridge have prompted ongoing repair work, with disruptions expected until April 27.
  • Passengers can use tickets on alternative routes with operators including Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, and Northern at no additional cost.
  • The disruption highlights the importance of safety inspections on critical infrastructure, with coordinated efforts ensuring passenger journeys continue despite delays.