Rail users warned as work will leave Cambrian Line out of action

The line between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth will be unavailable for a large part of May due to engineering works taking place on multiple spots on the line – meaning stops on this line will be served by a bus replacement service.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: "We are working on multiple sites along the Cambrian line between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth to improve the resilience of the railway and the reliability of services.

“The main works will be happening from Friday, May 5 to Monday, May 22 and the railway will be closed throughout this time from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury.”

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The work being done to the Cambrian line include work on the Severn and Carno Viaduct which will involve refurbishment work on the viaduct that carries the railway across the River Severn in Caersws.

It will involve removing and replacing timber beams, selected piles, crossheads and metallic straps. The work will help remove a temporary speed restriction which will “make journeys more reliable for passengers”.

There will also be work done to renew the rail track around Newtown. The main work will see three-quarters of a mile of work being done on either side of Newtown station to remove and replace track.

The spokesperson added: "During the core works, buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The rail replacement service will be calling at Welshpool, Newtown and Caersws from Saturday, May 6 to Sunday, May 21.

“We advise passengers planning to travel by train on these dates to please check before travelling at https://www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/ "