Disruption between Bromsgrove and Four Oaks expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 26 June 2026 at 08:57
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Last updated
Friday 26 June 2026 at 10:23
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Redditch and Four Oaks, and also between Bromsgrove and Litchfield Trent Valley
Description
A vehicle striking a bridge between Longbridge and Sutton Coldfield and an earlier trespass incident between Longbridge and Barnt Green mean that trains running between Bromsgrove and Four Oaks may be delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer advice:
Replacement buses are currently running between Worcester Foregate Street and Redditch, and also between Sutton Coldfield and Litchfield Trent Valley.
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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