Passengers between Shrewsbury and Newtown are urged to check before travelling on Sunday as Network Rail undertakes emergency work following storm damage: Welshpool 07.03.20 (002)

Wednesday 4 Mar 2020

Passengers between Shrewsbury and Newtown are urged to check before travelling on Sunday as Network Rail undertakes emergency work following storm damage

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

Network Rail will be working around the clock between Welshpool and Newtown this Sunday to make some emergency repairs to an embankment on the railway following storm damage caused by the recent extreme weather.

Passengers travelling between Shrewsbury and Newtown are urged to check before travelling as a rail replacement bus service will be in operation between the two stations.

Bill Kelly, route director for Network Rail Wales and Borders said:

“The recent adverse weather has caused numerous issues all across the network. We are doing our best to make the necessary repairs as soon as possible and ensure the railway remains safe for trains to continue to run.

“I’d like to thank passengers and lineside neighbours for their patience as we carry out this emergency work and urge them to check before travelling at www.nationalrail.co.uk." 

Bethan Jelfs, customer delivery director for Transport for Wales Rail Services said:

“Network Rail’s emergency repair work at Welshpool will impact on our services between Shrewsbury and Newtown this Sunday, so customers need to be aware of how this may affect their travel arrangements.

“We are working closely with Network Rail to keep disruption to a minimum and I would like to take this opportunity in advance to thank our customers for their patience and understanding whilst these essential repair works are being carried out.”

Notes to Editors

Please note that this is a re-issue of an earlier press release which initially stated work would take place on the Saturday and Sunday. This work will now take place on Sunday only.  

Contact information

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