Essential engineering works: Buses replace trains during rail works between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction

Wednesday 17 Sep 2025

Essential engineering works: Buses replace trains during rail works between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction

Region & Route:: Wales & Western: Wales & Borders

Replacement bus services will operate between Rhyl and Llandudno Junction across three weekends, from the end of September, while Network Rail carries out essential works.

This work is part of a major programme to maintain and improve the safety and reliability of the railway in North Wales.

The work will take place between Saturday 27 - 29 September, Saturday 4- Monday 6 October and Saturday 11- Monday 13 October.

It includes:

Improving long-term stability and safety inside Penmaenrhos Tunnel.

Bridge maintenance at Pensarn Bridge, which carries the railway over Abergele station.
Wall and bridge inspections in the Abergele to Colwyn Bay area.

Works are taking place from 01.50am on Saturday mornings until 04.35am on Monday mornings on the 27–29 September.

A Network Rail spokesperson said, “The upcoming engineering works are a key part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and dependable railway. These improvements are essential to ensuring the network remains resilient and continues to meet the needs of passengers and communities well into the future.”

Network Rail would like to thank passengers, local homes and stakeholders for their patience while we undertake this essential work.

Passengers are advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk/journey-planner for the latest travel updates.

Contact information

Passengers / community members
Network Rail national helpline
03457 11 41 41

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Please visit National Rail Enquiries

Journalists
Network Rail press office - Wales route
0771 094 0248
mediarelations@networkrail.co.uk

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