Buses replace trains between Longbridge and Redditch until approximately 14:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Longbridge and Redditch

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Barnt Green and Redditch means that the line has been closed. As a result of this, services have been suspended between Longbridge and Redditch.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on rail replacement transport (supplied via Stagecoach Buses) between Longbridge and Redditch in both directions until further notice.

Ticket flexibility:

If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.

If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.

For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.