Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley on Sunday 27 September
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 27 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
West Midlands Railway between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley and also between Wolverhampton and Walsall
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Hamstead and Walsall, closing all lines.
Train services between Wolverhampton / Birmingham International and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Wolverhampton / Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only.
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley will not run.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham New Street and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley.
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 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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