Rail Disruptions Expected Across Cardiff, Manchester, Stockport, Henley Due to Major Engineering Works

Several major rail engineering projects and associated service disruptions are planned across the UK this summer. In Cardiff, overnight line closures and service changes will occur between 19 and 21 July due to essential track upgrades and drainage work, including impacts on connections to Bristol and services to concert-goers at the Principality Stadium. Manchester’s Metrolink tram network is undergoing a £150 million upgrade, causing tram route changes and road closures around Piccadilly Gardens and Aytoun Street, with particular disruption for passengers attending events such as Oasis gigs. Henley railway services will be suspended between 28 July and 1 August for track replacement and bridge surveys, with replacement buses and alternative travel routes advised. Most notably, Stockport station will see no train services for three weeks starting 2 August due to a £20 million bridge replacement project on the West Coast Main Line, with rail tickets accepted on local buses and trams to mitigate effects. Passengers across affected areas are urged to plan ahead, use replacement transport options, and check operator updates for the latest travel information.