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Buses replace trains between Telford Central and Wolverhampton before 19:00 on Sunday 26 July  

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 26 July 2026 to Sunday 26 July 2026

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Route(s) affected

All Transport for Wales services to / from Birmingham International

All West Midlands Railway services to / from Shrewsbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Shifnal and Wolverhampton, closing all lines before 19:00 on Sunday.

Transport for Wales:

Before 19:00, no trains will run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International.

Replacement buses will run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

You can use alternative train services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International at no extra cost.

West Midlands Railway:

Until 19:00 train services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street will run between Shrewsbury and Shifnal only.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Telford Central and Wolverhampton.

You should travel on other West Midlands Railway services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with West Midlands Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

If you are travelling with Transport for Wales, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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 drop-off 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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