30 May 2023
Transport for Wales (TfW) is reminding passengers of the importance of checking for the latest travel information with industrial action taking place this week.
The train drivers’ union ASLEF has announced strike action at 16 Train Operating Companies (TOCs) on Wednesday 31 May and Saturday 3 June, while The National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced strike action at 14 TOCs on Friday 2 June.
TfW is not involved in industrial action but some of its services are likely to be extremely busy as a result of the severely-reduced timetable put in place by other operators.
Wednesday 31 May
Transport for Wales services will run, however the following routes will be busier than usual:
- Carmarthen - Swansea - Bridgend - Cardiff Central - Newport - Severn Tunnel Junction
- Gloucester - Cheltenham
- North Wales - Chester - Crewe – Manchester
- Also, all services set down/ pick up only at Stockport and Wilmslow.
- Last services out of Manchester Piccadilly will be cancelled due to overcrowding concerns.
- West Midlands services will terminate/originate at Wolverhampton due to late notice engineering works.
Friday 2 June
Transport for Wales services will be busy due to a reduced frequency service from other TOCs including GWR, WRM, Avanti and Northern.
Early morning and evening TfW services running in and out of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham International and Liverpool Lime Street will be disrupted before 07:00 and after 19:00.
Saturday 3 June
Transport for Wales services will run, however the following routes will be busier than usual:
- Carmarthen - Swansea - Bridgend - Cardiff Central - Newport - Severn Tunnel Junction
- Gloucester - Cheltenham
- Also, services will not call at Manchester all day on BTP advice due to overcrowding concerns.
- Marches services to terminate / originate at Crewe
- Chester / North Wales services to terminate / originate at Warrington Bank Quay
- West Midlands services to terminate / originate at Shrewsbury due to late notice engineering works
