RAIL users in Powys who use the popular Heart of Wales line are likely to experience extended journey times for the next week-and-a-half due to engineering work.

Transport for Wales (TfW) said the Heart of Wales Line will be operating rail replacement services from today (September 12), into next week, until Thursday, September 21. 

The work is likely to affect commuters between Llandrindod Wells and Llanwrtyd Wells travelling to Hereford and Shrewsbury, with the work taking place between Hereford and Shrewsbury, with buses replacing trains.

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“Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Hereford, closing all lines,” said TfW on its website.​​​​​​​

“Buses will replace trains between Hereford and Shrewsbury; Llanwrtyd/Llandrindod and Shrewsbury.

“Trains that usually run between Cardiff Central and Holyhead will run between Shrewsbury and Holyhead only.

“As always, we recommend that all customers check journey details before travelling. The latest travel information can be found via our journey check tool, which can be accessed here: https://www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/.

“For the most up to date information regarding planned improvement and engineering works, please visit our planned improvement works page, which can be found at https://tfw.wales/service-status/planned-improvement-works.”