New TfW timetable on 15 December 2024
TFW will introduce new timetables on 15 December 2024. The basic structure of the timetable remains the same but there are many small changes to the times, and it is important to check with their timetables before travel. TfW told us this month that they intend to employ loco hauled coaches between Manchester and Cardiff on a two hourly service. Also we are to expect 3 and 5 car services on the other intercity services. TfW unhelpfully say: There will be some changes to the calling patterns of some of the services along this route and many services have been […]
TfW has issued its Future Timetable Report
They say this follows comprehensive review of its rail timetables. The full report can be viewed here. The new timeatables in excel format are here: Cardiff_to_Chester_and_Manchester_SX Dec 2024 Cardiff_to_Chester_and_Manchester_SO Dec 2024 Manchester_and_Chester_to_Cardiff_SX Dec 2024 Manchester_and_Chester_to_Cardiff_SO Dec 2024 We are assuming for the moment that Sunday trains, such as they are are unchanged. We will have a look in the coming days an dsee what the changes are Monday to Saturday. TfW unhelpfully say nothing about our line, so we are not anticipating much.. TfW say: The review’s aim was to ensure that the timetables best meet the demands of […]
New timetables for June 2024
TfW timetables are changing from Sunday 2 June so please check before you travel. An overview of the most significant changes can be found on TfW web site here For us the change identified is 21:55 Cardiff – Crewe (Friday only) will now terminate Shrewsbury. With an additional service 00:17 Shrewsbury – Crewe. The new timetable booklet download is here: New timetables for June 2024
Line closure Saturday 25th May to Monday 27th May
The Crewe to Shrewsbury line is closed from Sat 25th May to Mon 27th May (inclusive) over the next Bank Holiday weekend with rail replacement services and diversions in place. Normal service will resume on Tues 28th May. Nantwich News reports the details here: https://thenantwichnews.co.uk/2024/05/17/rail-passengers-in-nantwich-warned-of-bank-holiday-disruption/
Disruption w/c 25 September 2023
Please be aware of changes to the TfW timetable this week. These are as a result of track maintenance south of Shrewsbury, where single line working will take place. This all has a knock on effect of the through trains from Manchester to Wales and the west. Many of these will run fast both ways from Crewe and Shrewsbury, and others have reduced stops. One of the morning commuter services northbound is a bus replacement. It appears that the shuttle will run as normal. There is no information on the TfW web site on this and we have made a […]
Timetable change 22nd May
Alongside all other operators, TfW will be making changes to the timetables. For our line the changes are very minor. For weekdays: Ex Shrewsbury 1956 was 1950 fast to Crewe 2035 was 2033 all stations 2207 was 2208.all stations Ex Crewe 0558 was 0557 all stations 0920 was 0910 all stations 2318 was 2314 all stations Northbound The pinch point of the morning northbound commuting connection at Crewe remains intact. (arrives 06.15 leaves 0629) Southbound The important connection remains intact at Crewe at arriving 1710 leaves 1719, The last train from Manchester (2235) is the same. The Friday only change […]