Live updates as North Wales main line blocked after vehicle hits bridge
A vehicle has struck a bridge in Conwy, sparking rail disruption. A Transport for Wales statement said: "Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Conwy all lines are blocked.
"Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 13:00 25/06."
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11:31 Steve Bagnall
A Transport for Wales spokesperson said:
A Transport for Wales spokesperson said: "Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Conwy all lines are blocked.
"Train services may be delayed or cancelled, with disruption expected until 13:00.
"A bus replacement service is operating between Holyhead and Llandudno Junction in both directions (provided by Carmel Travel and Llew Jones) to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost.
"Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
"For further information visit - https://www.journeycheck.com/tfwrail/ "
11:13 Steve Bagnall
We have asked the emergency services and Transport for Wales for more information and will let you know when they get back.
11:03 Steve Bagnall
Transport for Wales says replacement bus sevices have been out in place:
We have been made aware of a problem at Conwy. For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.
We have organised buses to run between Holyhead and Llandudno Junction to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will be provided by Carmel Travel.Buses for Llandudno Junction to Holyhead will be provided by Llew Jones.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
10:58 KEY EVENT
A vehicle has struck a bridge in Conwy, causing rail disruption. A transport for Wales statement said:
Cancellations to services at Conwy Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Conwy all lines are blocked.
Impact
Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 13:00 25/06
10:56 Steve Bagnall
Good morning. I'll be bringing you live updates on this incident. Steve Bagnall.
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