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Disruption between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End expected until 18:30 

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Incident reported: Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 16:27

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Last updated

Wednesday 02 September 2026 at 17:28

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Kidderminster and Whitlocks End / Stratford-upon-Avon

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Yardley Wood and Shirley means that the line towards Whitlocks End is blocked. As a result, trains running between Birmingham Snow Hill and Whitlocks End may be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport have been recruited to run between Shirley and Stratford-upon-Avon in both directions.

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following:

  • National Express West Midlands between Birmingham Snow Hill and Shirley in both directions until further notice

  • National Express West Midlands between Birmingham Snow Hill and Solihull 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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