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Disruption between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley expected until 19:00 

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Incident reported: Saturday 30 May 2026 at 15:31

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Last updated

Saturday 30 May 2026 at 15:42

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 19:00.

Customer advice:

A shuttle service will run between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley in both directions. You can use your ticket to travel on this rail replacement transport, 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 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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