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No trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 28 February 2026 to Sunday 01 March 2026

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Route(s) affected

Transport for Wales between holyhead / Chester / Aberystwyth and Birmingham International

West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton, closing all lines.

Transport for Wales:

No trains will run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.

Rail replacement services will operate between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Railway:

No trains will run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

You are advised to use alternative services between Wolverhampton 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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