Lines reopened: disruption between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End expected until 19:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 18 December 2025 at 15:26
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Last updated
Thursday 18 December 2025 at 17:46
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End
Description
Following flooding between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End means all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled or diverted.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
Customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on National Express West Midlands between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End in both directions until further notice.
Rail replacement transport is in operation between Shirley and Stratford-Upon-Avon 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 set-down 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.