Lines reopened: disruption between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 02 October 2026 at 22:00
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Last updated
Friday 02 October 2026 at 22:38
Train operators affected
- Avanti West Coast
- CrossCountry
- London Northwestern Railway
- Transport for Wales
- West Midlands Railway
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between Edinburgh / Crewe / Wolverhampton and Lodnon Euston
CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Reading / Bournemouth, and also between Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth
London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Northampton / London Euston
Transport for Wales between Shrewsbury / Aberystwyth and Birmingham International
West Midlands Railway between Rugeley Trent Valley / Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, and also between Birmingham New Street and Coventry
Description
All lines have now reopened following earlier obstructions on the track between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International. Trains running between these stations may continue to be delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
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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