Buses replace trains between Rugby / Coventry and Birmingham International on Saturday 30 and 31 May
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 30 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Rugby and Birmingham International, closing some lines.
Saturday:
Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Rugby and also between Birmingham International & Birmingham New Street (at reduced frequency) only.
Trains between Coventry and Birmingham New Street will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Rugby / Coventry and Birmingham International.
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton (via Kings Heath) will run to an amended timetable.
Sunday:
Until 12:00 train services between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Rugby only.
Trains between Coventry and Birmingham New Street will not run.
Trains between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley only.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Rugby / Coventry / Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street.
After 12:00 train services between London Euston / Northampton & Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston / Northampton and Rugby and also between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street (at reduced frequency) only.
Trains between Coventry and Birmingham New Street will run between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Rugby / Coventry and Birmingham International.
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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