Residual disruption between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End expected until 10:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 09 July 2026 at 08:07
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Last updated
Thursday 09 July 2026 at 10:11
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains between Kidderminster and Whitlocks End / Stratford-upon-Avon, and also between Stourbridge Junction and Stratford-upon-Avon
Description
Following a trespass incident between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End, all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 10:30.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement transport is in operation between Shirley and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on National Express West Midlands bus services between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End in both directions until further notice.
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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