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Transport for Wales takes over from Arriva
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Transport for Wales takes over from Arriva

A new era for Shropshire rail passengers begins today as Transport for Wales takes over from Arriva Trains Wales.

14 Oct 2018

Person dies after colliding with train in Weston Rhyn
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Person dies after colliding with train in Weston Rhyn

A person has died after colliding with a train in Weston Rhyn today, the incident happened on the level crossing at around 7.50am.

11 Jul 2018

Train services cancelled between Gobowen and Shrewsbury
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Train services cancelled between Gobowen and Shrewsbury

Train services are this afternoon cancelled between Gobowen and Shrewsbury after a vehicle struck a bridge.

25 May 2018

Wem level crossing fault causes disruption to train services
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Wem level crossing fault causes disruption to train services

A fault with the barriers at Wem level crossing caused trains passing through the area to be delayed or cancelled this morning.

21 May 2018

Urgent safety checks sees some Arriva Trains Wales services cancelled
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Urgent safety checks sees some Arriva Trains Wales services cancelled

Arriva Trains Wales has today cancelled its long distance services as urgent safety checks are carried out.

28 Feb 2018

Man dies after colliding with train near Wellington
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Man dies after colliding with train near Wellington

A man died after colliding with a train between Shrewsbury and Wellington on Monday afternoon.

8 Jan 2018

Arriva Trains Wales pulls out of rail franchise bid
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Arriva Trains Wales pulls out of rail franchise bid

Arriva Trains has withdrawn from the bidding process to run rail services in Wales and the Borders from 2018.

31 Oct 2017

Two passengers racially abused on Shropshire train
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Two passengers racially abused on Shropshire train

British Transport Police are investigating after two passengers were subjected to racial abuse and inappropriate sexual comments on a Shropshire train.

21 Oct 2016

Train services disrupted after person is hit by train at Wrenbury
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Train services disrupted after person is hit by train at Wrenbury

Train services between Shrewsbury and Manchester were disrupted today after a person was hit by a train.

9 Oct 2016

Commuter disruption as Shrewsbury to Chester trains are cancelled
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Commuter disruption as Shrewsbury to Chester trains are cancelled

Train passengers commuting between Shrewsbury and Chester faced cancellations this morning after the line was closed.

13 Sept 2016

Two women sexually assaulted on train between Shrewsbury and Crewe
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Two women sexually assaulted on train between Shrewsbury and Crewe

British Transport Police are investigating after a man carried out two sexual assaults whilst travelling on a train between Shrewsbury and Crewe.

31 Aug 2016

Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth trains suspended following signalling failure at Machynlleth
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Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth trains suspended following signalling failure at Machynlleth

Trains between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth are suspended following a failure at Machynlleth signalling centre.

30 Jul 2016

Shrewsbury to Wrexham train services cancelled after wartime bomb is found in Ruabon
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Shrewsbury to Wrexham train services cancelled after wartime bomb is found in Ruabon

Train services between Shrewsbury and Wrexham were cancelled for a time today, after a wartime bomb was found in Ruabon.

25 Jul 2016

Weekend train services to resume between Newport and Shrewsbury following railway upgrade work
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Weekend train services to resume between Newport and Shrewsbury following railway upgrade work

Passengers have been thanked for their patience following the completion of railway upgrade work between Newport and Shrewsbury.

19 Jul 2016

Man suffers multiple injuries after being hit by train near Craven Arms
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Man suffers multiple injuries after being hit by train near Craven Arms

A man has been airlifted with multiple injuries after he was hit by a train as he crossed a railway line near Craven Arms today.

11 Jul 2016

Passengers urged to check before they travel ahead of railway upgrade work
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Passengers urged to check before they travel ahead of railway upgrade work

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel between Shrewsbury and South Wales as Network Rail embarks on upgrade works.

31 May 2016

Shropshire train passengers affected by signalling fault in Birmingham
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Shropshire train passengers affected by signalling fault in Birmingham

Shropshire train passengers are facing delays this morning following a signalling problem near Birmingham New Street station.

11 Apr 2016

Shropshire rail passengers hit by Arriva trains strike
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Shropshire rail passengers hit by Arriva trains strike

Rail passengers in Shropshire will face disruption today as Arriva trains services are cancelled due to a strike by drivers over terms and conditions.

4 Jan 2016

Arriva Trains Wales 48-hour strike cancelled
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Arriva Trains Wales 48-hour strike cancelled

A planned strike that would have meant no Arriva trains or replacement buses for 48 hours from midnight has been cancelled.

11 Nov 2015

Church Stretton Rail Users Association up in arms over re-timing of 08:07 service
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Church Stretton Rail Users Association up in arms over re-timing of 08:07 service

Church Stretton Rail Users Association is calling on Arriva Trains Wales to show concern for its passengers and abandon the re-timing of the 08:07 service from Church Stretton to Shrewsbury.

23 Apr 2015

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