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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Travel disruption warning over railway works
Passengers are being warned of disruption as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe next month. Bosses said the work would take place from 19 to 21 July - to include replacement of track, sleepers and ballast stones as well as infrastructure improvements near Nantwich, Wrenbury and Tilstock. They said the line between Prees and Crewe would be closed in both directions throughout the weekend. All trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be diverted via Wrexham General and Chester, and would terminate at Crewe, they said. A rail replacement bus service will serve stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe, and an onward train service will operate between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly. A reduced shuttle service will also run between Chester and Crewe. As well as disruption to rail services, road closures will be in place at level crossings in Nantwich, with several expected to operate under local control to provide safe access for engineers and machinery. Bosses advised travellers to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys. Read more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Passengers urged to plan ahead for railway works Rail bridge to be restored, not replaced - bosses Rail schemes could be supported if Crewe benefits Town station set to be refurbished, not replaced Network Rail
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Shrewsbury-Crewe rail disruption warning over July works
Passengers are being warned of disruption as renewal works take place between Shrewsbury and Crewe next said the work would take place from 19 to 21 July - to include replacement of track, sleepers and ballast stones as well as infrastructure improvements near Nantwich, Wrenbury and said the line between Prees and Crewe would be closed in both directions throughout the trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be diverted via Wrexham General and Chester, and would terminate at Crewe, they said. A rail replacement bus service will serve stations between Shrewsbury and Crewe, and an onward train service will operate between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.A reduced shuttle service will also run between Chester and well as disruption to rail services, road closures will be in place at level crossings in Nantwich, with several expected to operate under local control to provide safe access for engineers and advised travellers to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys. Read more Cheshire stories from the BBC and follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
