Disruption between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley expected until 21:15 

Route(s) affected

Between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley

Description

Damage to the overhead electric wires between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley means that all lines are blocked. Trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes as a result.

This is expected until 21:15.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on National Express West Midlands services between Birmingham New Street and Sutton Coldfield, and also between Longbridge and Birmingham New Street in both directions.

Your ticket can also be used at no extra cost on rail replacement transport between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield Trent Valley, in both directions.

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.