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Heatwave Halts Trains: Air Con Faults Cause Chaos
1 Aug
Summary
- Majority of services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham cancelled Sunday/Monday.
- Air-conditioning failures prevent older trains operating in the heat.
- Passengers advised to use replacement buses and alternative train services.
Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced significant disruptions on services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham for Sunday and Monday. The cancellations are due to air-conditioning faults, preventing the operator from running its older trains during the current heatwave.
Only the final three services on Sunday from Birmingham to Shrewsbury are scheduled to operate as normal. TfW is working with its supply chain to rectify the issue. Passengers affected can utilize replacement bus services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, and their tickets will be valid on Cross Country trains for the Wolverhampton to Birmingham leg.
Additionally, Avanti West Coast will honor TfW tickets for travel between Wales and the West Midlands on specific routes. Passengers with advanced tickets can also use them on West Midlands Trains for the Shrewsbury to Birmingham journey. TfW plans to replace these older trains as part of an £800 million investment in new rolling stock.
