Rail line between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth to close for almost two weeks - here is what you need to know
Passengers are facing a major headache with disruption on a busy rail line for nearly two weeks due to 'essential' maintenance work.
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Transport for Wales (TfW) said the engineering work will be taking place between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth with the line closed in two stages from 6pm this Friday, March 21, until Wednesday, April 2.
The work comes after another section of the line, from Newtown to Aberystwyth, has been affected throughout this week.
The route is one of the busiest in the region - offering the only rail link between Shropshire and Mid Wales, and Aberystwyth.
TfW bosses said that replacement bus services will be running between the two stations throughout the closure.
A spokeswoman for the firm said: "The line closure will allow a considerable amount of essential renewal and maintenance work to take place, including track renewal work, embankment strengthening work, and a number of key maintenance activities between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth."
She added: "From 6pm on Friday, March 21, until the end of the day on Saturday, March 29, trains will run between Birmingham International and Newtown, calling at all stations including Shrewsbury. Buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. Trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.
"From Sunday, March 30, until the end of the day on Wednesday, April 2, trains will run between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury, calling at all stations. Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth, and trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth."
All passengers are advised to check journey before they travel at nationalrail.co.uk.
