New trains timetable to see services reduced
There will be fewer trains travelling through Shropshire and Wales by the end of the month when Transport for Wales re-introduces an essential travel Covid-19 timetable.
The move is in response to the tighter restrictions in place across Wales and England.
Transport for Wales says it balances maintaining the safety of those customers still travelling for essential purposes, the safety of railway colleagues and the need to provide as reliable a service as possible.
A restricted timetable will spread across the whole of the network from Monday, January 25.
Short notice changes and cancellations could be made which means anyone making essential journeys should check before they travel.
Alexia Course, director of rail operations at Transport for Wales said people should only travel if absolutely essential.
"The safety of our customers and colleagues remains our top priority.
“It’s vital we provide the right level of service to meet the needs of those customers making essential journeys with us and that we keep them and our colleagues safe.
“The revised timetable will help reduce the risk for our customers and colleagues but still means we can provide a good service for key workers and those who need it for essential journeys.
“Like every area of society, we’ve been hit by Covid-19 and we know the devastating effects it can have on our colleagues and their families, so we’re doing all we can to play our part in preventing the spread of the virus.
“Customers who are still travelling must continue to follow our Travel Safer guidance and wear a face covering unless exempt."
