Landslip rail line latest - date set for expected re-opening
Network Rail says workers are continuing to deal with the aftermath of a landslip mear Gobowen which blocked a Shropshire route.
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The incident, at Gobowen, has meant the rail line between Shrewsbury and Chester has been closed since Saturday - with trains taking via a diverted route between the two stations.
The situation has seen Gobowen, Chirk, Ruabon and Wrexham General stations all only accessible via rail replacement bus.
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Network Rail and Transport for Wales were initially hoping to reopen the line on Tuesday morning, but a requirement for further investigations means that date has been postponed.
It is hoped that the route can reopen on Wednesday morning - but that is yet to be confirmed.
The closure was sparked by a landslip of more than 100 tons of earth.
Because the earth had fallen onto one track the line initially remained open in one direction, but was shut in both directions on Sunday to allow for workers to safely remove the debris.
A current update from National Rail Enquiries states: "On Saturday 4 January, a landslip was reported at Gobowen, which means all lines have had to be closed. As a result, trains running through this station will divert between Chester and Shrewsbury, not calling at Wrexham General, Ruabon, Chirk and Gobowen.
"Disruption is expected until the end of the day."
