Weather and signalling issues wreaking havoc on train lines
Weather and signalling issues are causing havoc on train lines across the Black Country.
Multiple incidents are currently taking a toll the Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill Lines.
Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley, the line towards Walsall is currently disrupted.
This disruption is said to be expected to last until the end of the day, and has caused the cancellation of all stations to be cancelled.
Travellers are advised to use the Live Departures & Arrivals or National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner to see journey options.
Rail Replacement Coaches are accepting passengers from Walsall via Rugeley Town and Rugeley Trent Valley in both directions.
A fault with the signalling system between Rowley Regis and Smethwick Galton Bridge is also causing trains to run at reduced speed on some lines.
Meanwhile, due to heavy rain flooding the railway at Hall Green, all Birmingham Snow Hill Lines are blocked.
West Midlands Railways say that train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed and that the disruption is expected to last until around 9pm.
National Express West Midlands is accepting passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.
