Disruption between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 29 August 2025 at 19:25
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Last updated
Friday 29 August 2025 at 21:42
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast services between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Crewe / Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street and London Euston
CrossCountry services between Manchester Piccadilly and Reading / Southampton Central / Bournemouth
London Northwestern Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Milton Keynes Central / Northampton / London Euston
Transport for Wales services between Holyhead / Machynlleth / Aberyswyth / Chester / Machester Piccadilly and Birmingham International
West Midlands Railway services between Rugeley Trent Valley / Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International
Description
A safety inspection of the track between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International means trains have to run at a reduced speed between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of service.
Avanti West Coast Customer Advice:
If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after.
Additional Information:
Engineers are on site inspecting the track.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.