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Disruption between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley expected until 17:00 

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Incident reported: Monday 25 May 2026 at 12:37

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Last updated

Monday 25 May 2026 at 12:58

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Hednesford and Rugeley Trent Valley means all lines are disrupted.

As a result, trains running between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley may be delayed, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until 17:00.

Customer advice:

Road transport (operated by Q&S Coaches) will be running between Hednesford and Rugeley Trent Valley to supplement the train service.

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.

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