Disruption between Blakedown and Kidderminster expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 23 January 2026 at 21:17
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Last updated
Friday 23 January 2026 at 22:41
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Blakedown and Kidderminster
Description
Emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Blakedown and Kidderminster means that all lines are closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement transport is in operation between Stourbridge and Worcester Shrub Hill and also between Birmingham Snow Hill and Worcester Shrub Hill.
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 set-down 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.