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Wrexham-Bidston RUA

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WBRUA, Wrexham-Bidston Rail Users' Association​​ Representing rail users, potential rail users and the rail transport interests of communities along the line www.wbrua.org/join-the-wbrua

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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"TfW pay-as-you-go risks overcharging train passengers, says Flintshire council." Some fares to Liverpool may also be more expensive if passengers use both TfW's and Merseyrail's tap and go system, rather than buying a ticket. It is always worth checking first. share.google/KzWKel5XwRU5...
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TfW pay-as-you-go risks overcharging train passengers, says Flintshire council
Flintshire council said Transport for Wales' new system charges all users an adult fare.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Network Rail to undertake repair work on Hawarden Bridge www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2607951...
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Network Rail given go-ahead to undertake major repair work on River Dee bridge
The bridge will be forced to close to trains as the work takes place
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The WBRUA represents rail users, potential rail users and the transport interests of communities along the Wrexham-Bidston rail corridor. But what exactly do our committee members do and why should people consider supporting the Association? www.wbrua.org/why-join-us #Wrexham #Bidston
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Grade II listed Hawarden Bridge faces structural repairs as walls crack and lean www.deeside.com/grade-ii-lis...
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Grade II listed Hawarden Bridge faces structural repairs as walls crack and lean
Part of Hawarden Bridge near Shotton is moving, and Network Rail wants permission to stop it. Network Rail has applied to Flintshire County Council for Listed Building Consent, the formal permission r...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Deeside Parkway station design under way with end of 2027 completion target #Deeside #NorthWales #Wrexham #Bidston www.deeside.com/deeside-park...
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Deeside Parkway station design under way with end of 2027 completion target
A new railway station on Deeside Industrial Estate is funded and in the design stage, with a target completion date of late 2027. Ken Skates, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, confi...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Kier Starmer confirms Deeside Industrial Estate railway station plan www.deeside.com/kier-starmer...
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Kier Starmer confirms Deeside Industrial Estate railway station plan
A new railway station serving Deeside Industrial Park has been included in UK Government plans for seven new stations across Wales. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and First Mini...
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Wirral Globe @wirralglobe.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Liverpool waterfront announced as a host for 2027 Tour de France
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Liverpool waterfront announced as a host for 2027 Tour de France
Liverpool's iconic waterfront will provide the backdrop for the end of stage two of the men’s Tour De France next year.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
#Shotton station has been included within the latest round of access for all funding. Accessibility improvements for the station will now move to the detailed design stage. www.railmagazine.com/news/governm...
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Government announces stations to progress in Access for All programme
A total of 31 out of 50 stations which were shortlisted for feasibility work are moving to the next stage towards delivery.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
If anyone is wondering what "RDX" means, this may be of interest. The pipeline will cross under the Wrexham-Bidston line but construction shouldn't have an impact on services.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Have Your Say: Network North Wales vision news.tfw.wales/news/have-yo...
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Have Your Say: Network North Wales vision
Transport for Wales is inviting transport users to have their say on the ambitious Network North Wales vision.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
New Transport for Wales timetable will see services double on one route - North Wales Live share.google/Mrg8Vf3S9hVC...
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New Transport for Wales timetable will see services double on one route
The new timetable will come in next month
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Rail users on Wrexham-Bidston line hit out as cancellations keep climbing www.deeside.com/rail-users-o... via @deeside.bsky.social
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Rail users on key Flintshire route hit out as cancellations keep climbing
Rail users on the Wrexham–Bidston line, which serves key Flintshire stations including Shotton, Hawarden, Buckley, Hope and Penyffordd, say cancellations and delays have reached “unacceptable” levels....
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Our analysis of service cancellations since April shows them at an unacceptable level and the trend is getting worse. 1/5 #Wrexham #NorthWales #Bidston #Wirral
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RAIL Magazine @railmagazine.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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Transport for Wales submits plan for shuttle service in first part of North Wales network overhaul
New hourly service between Wrexham and Chester is first development of Network North Wales.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
It appears that work has begun to replace the shelters at #Neston station.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Cheshire West and Chester Share your ideas on key transport themes #Neston #Cheshire participatenow.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/local-transp...
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A new local transport plan – we need your views | Participate Now
We're creating a new Local Transport Plan – and we want to make sure it works for everyone How we get around affects all our lives. Whether it’s bus, train, car, walking, cycling, wheeling and so on. ...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Stations to receive £1.8million upgrade share.google/Kgo1kKZRs9Ke... #Wrexham #Bidston
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Border railway stations to receive £1.8million upgrade
Alec Doyle, local democracy reporter A £1.8 million upgrade to stations on the Wrexham-Bidston train line has been put out to tender by Transport for Wales. It is inviting bids for the North East Wale...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
It appears as though Class 230s have been unable to leave the depot this morning, however the service from #Wrexham to #Bidston is currently operating. Please check before you travel. www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/2535432...
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Merseyrail services across Wirral 'suspended' due to power supply issue
West Kirby line:
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Major rail upgrades planned at Padeswood to boost Wrexham-Liverpool line www.deeside.com/major-rail-u...
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Major rail upgrades planned at Padeswood to boost Wrexham-Liverpool line
Plans to upgrade the railway line between Wrexham and Liverpool have been confirmed, with major work at Padeswood cement works marking the first significant step in improving services and freight hand...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Funding to improve Padeswood siding confirmed during today's spending review announcement. We await full details of when this will be delivered and if it will enable the introduction of the long awaited half hourly service
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
“METRO IS GO” with Network North Wales www.gov.wales/metro-go-net...
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“METRO IS GO” with Network North Wales | GOV.WALES
Ambitious transport plan to drive economic growth unveiled.
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Chris Howe (Rail Focus) 🏳️‍🌈 @railfocus.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🚨 Latest Video 🚨 A crucial week for TfW's Class 230s as they begin operating all Wrexham - Bidston line diagrams youtu.be/2IL2brt5x3c #Wrexham
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Class 230 Wrexham - Bidston line Takeover
YouTube video by Rail Focus
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Yesterday was the first day that the service was operated solely by Class 230s, since their introduction. Unfortunately there were a number of cancellations in the evening. We have contacted TfW to ask the reason and what steps they are being taken to ensure that further cancellations can be avoided
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
We are now accepting membership renewals and new members for the 2025-2026 period. If you would like to consider supporting the Association then please follow the link below. 1/2 www.wbrua.org/join-the-wbrua #BorderlandsLine #Wrexham #Bidston #Wirral #NorthWales
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
TfW sees record usage on key cross-border Wrexham to Bidston line #BorderlandsLine www.deeside.com/tfw-sees-rec...
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TfW sees record usage on key cross-border Wrexham to Bidston line
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, travelled on the Wrexham to Bidston railway line earlier this week to see the results of recent service improvements and hear directly from...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Have your say on plans for a new transport hub and wider regeneration at #Wrexham General Station #BorderlandsLine news.wrexham.gov.uk/have-your-sa...
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Have your say on plans for a new transport hub and wider regeneration at Wrexham General Station - Wrexham Council News
Members of the public can share their views on exciting proposals to transform the area around Wrexham General train station.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
The removal of the foot crossings will mean the long awaited Liverpool to Llandudno service can commence, which in turn will see 2 trains per hour calling at Shotton low level, which will improve Wrexham-Bidston line connectivity with the North Wales coast and Chester. #BorderlandsLine
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Class 507 Preservation @class507.org.uk · 17/02/2025
Tonight!
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Vandalism closes ticket office at #Shotton Railway Station www.deeside.com/vandalism-cl...
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Transport minister still aims to have direct service to Liverpool on Borderlands line www.deeside.com/transport-mi... #BorderlandsLine
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Transport minister still aims to have direct service to Liverpool on Borderlands line
A direct “metro” style rail service between Wrexham and Liverpool has been described as an aspiration for the North Wales Metro project, with Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates MS outlining pr...
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Birkenhead News @birkenheadnews.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Wirral waterfront masterplans up for approval by councillors www.birkenhead.news/wirral-water...
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Wirral waterfront masterplans up for approval by councillors
2,000 new homes, hotels, and “a major new cultural attraction” could be built on the Wirral waterfront facing Liverpool. The new plans are set to be approved later this week. On 4 December, co
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Lord Barry Jones opens the WBRUA 2024 AGM.
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Our next AGM will be held on Saturday the 23rd of November, 14:00 at Neston Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be Tony de Luca, conductor manager at TfW. Non-members are more than welcome to attend and.. www.facebook.com/share/1AULUb... 1/3
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Wrexham-Bidston RUA @wrexhambidstonrua.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hello Bluesky
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