Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Wolverhampton (WVH) and Birmingham New Street (BHM):
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Wolverhampton (WVH) and Birmingham New Street (BHM).
We expect the incident to last until 20:00 and disruption to services is expected from 17:00 until 21:00.
We have been made aware of an obstruction affecting the overhead line equipment between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware and staff are currently en route to the affected area.
Please note, other routes and services are affected by this incident. Please check your journey at tfw.wales.
Alternative Travel Options:
We have organised buses to run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. These will arrive at Wolverhampton at approximately 18:20 and Birmingham New Street by 18:40. Both buses will be provided by JKT International.
These arrangements are in place until further notice.
Road Transport will take longer than rail services. Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please visit National Rail’s https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/rail-replacement-services/
Calling points for road transport may be found on station information posters and https://tfw.wales/places/stations
Your ticket can also be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
Between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street with West Midlands Railway
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from Network Rail.
Please check back shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
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