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Thursday
May 7
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Friday
May 8
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Saturday
May 9
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Sunday
May 10
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Monday
May 11
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Tuesday
May 12
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Wednesday
May 13
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Feb 23 to Mar 31
All visa-exempt visitors to the UK will be required to obtain an ETA prior to travel
Period:Monday, February 23 to Monday, March 31
Operators:Eurostar
Related Information:All visitors to the UK who do not require a visa for short stays and who do not already hold UK immigration status must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK or for landside transit. Anyone without the necessary status will be refused entry to the UK.
May 7 to May 7
Low speed derailment causes major disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford / Shrewsbury
Period:Thursday, May 7 to Thursday, May 7
Operators:CrossCountry,Transport for Wales,West Midlands Railway
Related Information:There was a low speed derailment in the Wolverhampton area yesterday evening. This means that all lines between Wolverhampton and Stafford / Shrewsbury are currently disrupted.
As a result of this incident:
No trains can run between Wolverhampton and Telford Central and rail replacement transport is required to complete your journey between these stations.
Some Avanti West Coast services between Birmingham stations, Wolverhampton and Stafford may be revised to start / terminate at different locations to usual.
Major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Avanti West Coast customer advice:
If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after.
If you no longer wish to travel because your train's delayed or cancelled, you can request a full refund from where you bought your ticket.
Transport for Wales customer advice:
Trains are unable to run between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury in either direction.
You may use your ticket dated for travel yesterday (Wednesday 6 May) to travel today (Thursday 7 May) on Transport for Wales services at no extra cost.
Rail replacement transport:
Transport for Wales have organised buses to run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at:
Shrewsbury at approximately 05:12 calling all stops to Wolverhampton. Services from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton will then run hourly from 06:30 until 21:30. Operated by Keanes, Pats and JKT.
Wolverhampton at approximately 06:45 calling all stops to Shrewsbury. Services from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury will then run hourly from 07:45 until 20:45. Operated by Keanes, Pats and JKT.
Birmingham International at approximately 21:09, calling all stops to Wolverhampton. This service will then drop off passengers as required at Telford Central, Wellington and Shrewsbury. Operated by Premier.
Wolverhampton at approximately 21:45, calling at Telford and Wellington. This service will then drop off passengers as required at Gobowen, Chirk, Ruabon, Wrexham General and Chester (operator to be confirmed).
Shrewsbury at approximately 22:30, calling all stops to Birmingham New Street. Operated by JKT.
Birmingham International at approximately 23:16, calling all stops to Wolverhampton. This service will then drop off passengers as required at Bilbrook, Codsall, Albrighton, Cosford, Shifnal, Telford Central, Oakengates, Wellington and Shrewsbury. Operated by RH Travels.
Birmingham New Street at approximately 23:42, calling all stops to Wolverhampton. This service will then drop off passengers as required at Bilbrook, Codsall, Albrighton, Cosford, Shifnal, Telford Central, Oakengates, Wellington and Shrewsbury. Operated by JKT.
Wolverhampton at approximately 00:11, calling all stops to Shrewsbury. Operated by JKT.
These arrangements are in place on services until 00:11.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
Further ticket acceptance:
Your ticket can also be used on the following at no extra cost:
Alternative Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
Avanti West Coast between Crewe and London Euston.
London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Crewe.
CrossCountry between Crewe / Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham New Street.
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
You can check services in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.
West Midlands Railway customer advice:
Trains are unable to run between Wolverhampton and Telford Central in either direction.
You are advised to check before you travel today as trains may only be running part of their usual journey.
If you are travelling to Shrewsbury from the Birmingham New Street direction, you are advised to change at Wolverhampton for a Rail Replacement Bus which will take you to Telford Central. From Telford Central a train service will operate to Shrewsbury with amended times.
If you are travelling to Birmingham New Street from the Shrewsbury direction, you are advised to change at Telford Central for a Rail Replacement Bus which will take you to Wolverhampton. From Wolverhampton a train service will operate to Birmingham New Street with amended times.
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services:
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in both directions.
Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Crewe in both directions.
Rail replacement transport is in operation between Wolverhampton and Telford Central in both directions.
Further information:
At around 20:30 on the evening of Tuesday 5 May there was a low-speed freight train derailment in the Oxley area, north of Wolverhampton. One wagon of a freight train derailed, causing damage to the track and overhead power lines. There were no injuries, the derailed wagon remained upright, and no other trains were involved. The complexities of removing the derailed wagon - and making the significant repairs - means the line between Wolverhampton and Telford Central remains closed. We'll update this message when more information is known of when the line can be reopened, but the latest estimate is that this is not expected to happen before the afternoon.
May 7 to May 7
Vehicle striking a bridge impacts routes between St Helens Central and Wigan North Western
Period:Thursday, May 7 to Thursday, May 7
Operators:Northern,TransPennine Express
Related Information:A vehicle striking a bridge between St Helens Central and Wigan North Western means all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised or diverted.
Disruption is expected until 11:30.
Northern customer advice:
How does this affect my journey?
Train services are unable to run between St Helens Central and Wigan North Western (in both directions).
Services between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western / Blackpool North will be affected by this disruption and will divert via Golborne where possible and will not call at stations between Huyton and Wigan North Western.
Northern services between Blackpool North / Preston and Wigan North Western are not affected.
What should I do?
You can travel on the next Northern service to your destination, where available.
You can also travel on Merseyrail services at no extra cost between Ormskirk and Liverpool.
Please note that other train operators may also be affected by disruption – please check your whole journey before travelling.
Northern train ticket restrictions have been lifted in the affected areas, including Advance and Peak restrictions, during this disruption. Restrictions will be reinstated once the disruption ends.
TransPennine Express customer advice:
If you are travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston and stations towards Glasgow Central, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:
TransPennine Express services from Liverpool Lime Street towards Manchester Oxford Road.
TransPennine Express services from Manchester Oxford Road towards Glasgow Central / Edinburgh.
If you are travelling to / from St Helens Central and Wigan North Western. Please see a member of station staff or access a platform help point for onward travel advice.
Additional information:
Network Rail staff are on site.
May 7 to May 7
Radio system fault disrupts South London area services
Period:Thursday, May 7 to Thursday, May 7
Operators:Gatwick Express,Southern,Thameslink
Related Information:A fault with the radio system between the driver and the signaller is affecting services on the South England network. Some services may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or cancelled as a result.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
London Overground customer advice:
Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Buses via any reasonable route.
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink Customer advice:
If you are travelling today, delays are expected across the entire Southern network.
Please carefully check station information screens and listen to announcements before you board. Your overall journey time may take at least an additional 15 minutes this morning. Please continue to travel as usual for the time being.
This is primarily Southern services to and from London Victoria including services via Chichester.
Can I use my ticket with another operator?
You can travel on the following services at no additional cost;
Alternative Southern services between London Victoria, Worthing and Gatwick Airport.
Alternative Thameslink services between Brighton and London via Gatwick Airport.
South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Southampton / Portsmouth.
Planning your journey:
You can see a live map of the network. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
You can also use the Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink apps to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
We've been informed of a problem with the railway's radio system. This links train drivers with the signallers who control the rail traffic on each route.
Teams are working with Network Rail, who manage the radio system, to deal with this as quickly as possible.
South Western Railway customer advice:
How do I get to my destination?
What this means for your journey:
Expect significant delays across the network.
Trains may be held in stations, delayed, or cancelled.
Timetables and platform information may change at short notice.
What you should do now?
Allow extra time for travel.
Check live travel information before you travel.
If you’re at a station, speak to staff or use a help point for the latest advice.
How do I get to my destination?
Consider using local public transport while the fault is being investigated.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
London Underground Piccadilly line between Hounslow West - Green Park.
London Underground Jubilee line between Green Park - London Waterloo.
London Underground District line from Wimbledon, Richmond, or East Putney - Embankment, then Bakerloo line or Northern line to reach London Waterloo.
London Buses between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction, Wimbledon, Staines, Chessington South.
If you choose other transport:
Keep your ticket and any receipts for reasonable additional costs; check operator guidance for refunds or compensation.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
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