Due to animals on the railway at Tipton (TIP):
We expect the incident to last until 10:30 and disruption to services is expected until 12:00.
We have been made aware of animals on the railway in the Tipton area, between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
For safety, train services are unable to run through the area.
Our services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street are disrupted in both directions.
We expect the incident to be cleared by 10:30. Train services may be disrupted until 12:00.
Please continue to travel as planned, but expect delays and cancellations on your journey.
Please check back here for more information shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Further Information
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
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.