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Buses replace morning trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street on Sunday 1 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 01 February 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley and also between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Dudley Port and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines until 08:45.

The 08:13 Wolverhampton to Rugeley Trent Valley service will start from Birmingham New Street at 08:45.

The 08:18 Wolverhampton to Walsall service will start from Birmingham New Street at 09:00. A rail replacement bus will operate between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, departing from Wolverhampton at 07:28.

The 08:25 Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury service will start from Wolverhampton at 08:44.

The 08:28 Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton service will not run. A rail replacement bus will operate between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, departing from Birmingham New Street at 07:32.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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