Disruption between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 19 January 2026 at 12:14
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Last updated
Monday 19 January 2026 at 13:49
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton
Description
A fault with the signalling system in the Coventry area means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton may be cancelled or revised.
There are currently no trains running between Coventry and Nuneaton.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement transport:
Rail replacement transport has been confirmed to run between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton via Coventry in both directions.
Ticket acceptance:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services and routes:
Passenger travelling between Leamington Spa and Coventry:
London Northwestern Railway services between Coventry and Birmingham New Street
West Midlands Railway services between Leamington Spa and Birmingham Moor Street, and also between Coventry and Birmingham New Street
Passengers travelling between Coventry and Nuneaton
London Northwestern Railway services between Rugby and Birmingham New Street via Coventry
If you chose to drive your car and park at a station on one of the routes above because of this disruption, your rail ticket will be valid to travel back to the same station later in the day to collect your car.
Rail replacement transport has been arranged to run, this will run in place of the cancelled trains.
Stagecoach Bus route 48: This bus serves all stations on this route, but your train ticket is not valid on this service. If you choose to use it, please keep your bus ticket, as West Midlands Railway consider refunding out of pocket expenses on a case by case basis.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
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.