Amended / reduced service between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 24 August 2025 to Monday 25 August 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast routes to / from / via Birmingham International
CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly / Birmingham International and Bournemouth, Manchester Piccadilly and Reading / Southampton Central
London Northwestern Railway routes to / from / via Birmingham International
Transport for Wales routes to / from / via Birmingham International
West Midlands Railway routes to / from / via Birmingham International
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street, closing various lines.
Avanti West Coast:
Trains that run to / from / via Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street will be diverted between Stechford and Birmingham New Street via Aston. Journey times may be extended up to 20 minutes.
CrossCountry:
Trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street will be diverted, extending journey times by up to 15 minutes.
London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway:
Trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street will terminate at Birmingham International.
Buses will replace trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.
Trains between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley.
Transport for Wales:
No trains will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.
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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