Lines reopened: disruption between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street expected until 15:00 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Hereford and Oxford

West Midlands Railway between Hereford and Birmingham New Street

Description

The emergency services have completed their work following an earlier incident. This has allowed all lines between Hereford and Worcester Foregate Street to reopen.

Trains may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 15:00.

Great Western Railway customer advice:

Rail replacement transport is in operation between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill.

West Midlands Railway customer advice:

Rail replacement buses are in operation between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill, calling at all stations in both directions.

You may use your ticket on Transport for Wales services between Hereford and Shrewsbury at no extra cost.

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.