Disruption to some West Midlands Railway services through Birmingham New Street expected from 16:30 until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and also between Wolverhampton and Walsall via Birmingham New Street

Description

A shortage of train crew at Birmingham New Street will result in disruption to some West Midlands Railway routes through this station from 16:30.

Trains between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and Wolverhampton and Walsall via Birmingham New Street may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

This is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Replacement buses will run on these routes to provide alternative transport:

• Between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley

• Between Wolverhampton and Walsall via Birmingham New Street

These replacement buses are intended to support busier train services and to provide alternative transport for any cancelled trains.

You can use these bus services at no extra cost, provided you hold a valid rail ticket for your journey.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

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.