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Network Rail to clean, repair and repaint Shrewsbury railway bridges
Network Rail is set to carry out essential maintenance works to the Castle Foregate and Great Western railway bridges in Shrewsbury.
14 May 2026
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Railway reopens between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton
Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury have restarted after major repairs were made to damage caused by a freight train derailment.
8 May 2026
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Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton trains expected to run tomorrow following freight derailment
Disruption between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton caused by a low-speed freight train derailment in Oxley is expected to end tomorrow, Friday 8 May, as railway teams make good progress on recovery and repairs.
7 May 2026
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Rail disruption between Shrewsbury and Birmingham as freight train derails near Wolverhampton
Commuters are facing significant travel disruption today after a freight train derailed at Oxley between Wolverhampton and Bilbrook, bringing services to a standstill.
6 May 2026
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Cambrian line upgrades to prepare for new trains and improve reliability
Passengers are advised of temporary service changes while Network Rail carries out essential infrastructure improvements ahead of new trains entering service later this year.
3 May 2026
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Rail passengers in Wales and Borders see boost in punctuality and satisfaction
Passengers across the Wales and Borders rail network are seeing a major turnaround in reliability, with new figures revealing the largest ever recorded quarterly improvement in punctuality.
10 Feb 2026
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Rail services resume across the majority Wales and Borders following Storm Goretti
Network Rail and Transport for Wales teams continue to work around the clock to clear lines, inspect infrastructure and restore services safely following Storm Goretti.
9 Jan 2026
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Storm Goretti: Rail disruption expected as snow forecast
Rail passengers are expected to face significant travel disruption today as Storm Goretti sweeps across the UK, bringing a combination of rain, heavy snow, ice, and gales.
8 Jan 2026
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Buses to replace trains as Heart of Wales Line undergoes major engineering works
Passengers on the Heart of Wales Line face disruption from tonight as Network Rail prepares to carry out significant engineering and maintenance works.
12 Sept 2025
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Buses to replace trains for major engineering works on the Heart of Wales Line
Passengers on the Heart of Wales Line face disruption next month as Network Rail Wales and Borders begins essential engineering and maintenance works.
28 Aug 2025
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Work to be carried out to tackle Shrewsbury railway bridge pigeon problem
Work to tackle the problem of pigeons nesting and fouling under Shrewsbury’s railway bridge is due to begin this evening, Monday 11 August, following discussions between Shropshire Council and Network Rail.
11 Aug 2025
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Passenger disruption expected as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe
Major railway renewal work between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be taking place from 1am tomorrow, Saturday 19 July, until 4am on Monday 21 July.
18 Jul 2025
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Rail passengers warned of disruption during works between Shrewsbury and Crewe
Passengers travelling between Shrewsbury and Crewe are being warned of disruption to services as track renewal work takes place next month.
26 Jun 2025
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Rail replacement buses to operate between Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton tonight due to track works
Rail services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton will be disrupted this evening, Thursday, May 29, due to essential maintenance works on the track.
29 May 2025
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Vegetation management on Heart of Wales line hopes to reduce delays and cancellations
A £1 million vegetation management programme on the Heart of Wales line is underway, with the aim of reducing delays and cancellations caused by fallen trees.
18 Jan 2025
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Train services disrupted by landslip at Gobowen
A landslip near Gobowen has significantly impacted train services travelling from Chester to Shrewsbury.
5 Jan 2025
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Interim report released into collision between passenger trains in Powys
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its initial findings into the fatal train collision that occurred near Talerddig, Powys, on Monday 21 October.
5 Nov 2024
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Cambrian line expected to reopen on Monday following rail accident
The Cambrian line is expected to open for normal services from Monday following the tragic rail accident earlier this week.
26 Oct 2024
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Pioneering railway partnership celebrates first anniversary
The first official partnership between Network Rail and a heritage railway is celebrating 12 months of successes and achievements.
1 Oct 2024
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Buses to replace trains between Shrewsbury and South Wales during engineering works next month
Passengers are urged to check before they travel between Shrewsbury and South Waleson three weekends in September when Network Rail will be carrying out essential engineering work.
9 Aug 2024
