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Last updated:Today at 12:00
Train companies affected:Chiltern Railways
Last updated:Today at 10:32
Train companies affected:National Rail

Amended / reduced service between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 24 Aug 2025 to 25 Aug 2025

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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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