Major problems for rail passengers as delays and issues reported on Snow Hill line

West Midlands Railway have reported that there have been cancellations to services at the Hawthorns due to a fault with a train, while another fault has been detected with the signalling system between Kidderminster and Stourbridge Junction.

The issue at the Hawthorns is expected to run until 6.30pm, with rail replacement bus services also in place for the time being.

A spokesman for West Midlands Railway said: "Due to a fault on the train at The Hawthorns, train services running through this station are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed. 

"Disruption is expected to last until around 6.30pm.

"Please use the Live Departures & Arrivals or National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to see your journey options.

"Rail Replacement (supplied via Stagecoach) are accepting passengers between Stourbridge Jn Town Plat and Worcester Foregate Street in both directions until further notice.

"Rail Replacement (supplied via Stagecoach) are accepting passengers between Stratford-Upon-Avon and Shirley in both directions until further notice.

"Rail Replacement (supplied via Stagecoach) are accepting passengers between Stratford-Upon-Avon and Solihull in both directions until further notice.

"National Express West Midlands are accepting passengers via any reasonable route until further notice."

The other issue between Kidderminster and Stourbridge Junction is expected to run until 8pm.

A spokesman for West Midlands Railway said: "Due to a fault with the signalling system between Kidderminster and Stourbridge Junction, Train services running through these stations may be delayed. 

"Disruption is expected to last until around 8PM today. We expect some of our trains to be affected by this incident"

To find out more, go to the West Midlands Railway website.