Shropshire Star

Fallen tree causing disruption to many border rail routes

Major delays were reported on rail routes throughout the Shropshire and borders region after a tree fell and blocked lines.

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Transport for Wales services have been disrupted

The Transport for Wales website reported delays on the Cardiff-Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury-Birmingham and Shrewsbury-Chester routes on Wednesday morning.

The TfW website said a "tree is blocking the railway between Flint and Chester and some lines are blocked".

Disruption was expected until 9am.