Network Rail is warning passengers of service changes during essential infrastructure improvements along the Cambrian Line, ahead of new trains entering service later this year. 

Works on the Cambrian line between Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth and Machynlleth will run from Friday, 8 May until Friday, 22 May, while services between Llandrindod, Hereford and Shrewsbury will be impacted on Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 May.

Those travelling between mid-Wales and the Borders in May are being asked to plan ahead of travel. Works include: track renewal at Montgomery, bridge refurbishment in Shrewsbury, along with level crossing renewals, drainage improvements, and general maintenance across several locations.

The programme, supporting the introduction of Class 197 trains, aims to boost reliability and maintain safety. 

Journey planning can be done online.

“These essential upgrades will help us maintain a safe and reliable railway for passengers and freight services across mid Wales and the Borders. We’ve carefully planned this work to minimise disruption, wherever possible, with the line due to fully reopen in time for the May half term.

“We’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out these important improvements.”

During this period TfW has organised rail replacement buses to ensure customers can continue to travel, including dedicated services to support local schools and colleges along the affected routes.

Gwyn Rees, Programme Director at Network Rail Wales and Borders.