Passengers facing delays due to broken down train heading through Stourbridge
Rail passengers at Stourbridge Junction were facing delays due to a broken down train which blocked the line.
The problem was caused after the Chiltern Railways 6.41am Stourbridge Junction to London Marylebone service was cancelled due to a fault.
"Owing to this, the line was blocked for a period of time earlier this morning. The line has since reopened. We apologise to customers for any inconvenienced caused to their journeys this morning," the operator said.
One traveller Tweeted: "What's going on with the trains. Been stuck on the 6.54 from Kidderminster before Stourbridge for 40 minutes."
West Midlands Railway replied: "Apologies for the delay. There is a Chiltern Railways service which has developed a fault and blocked the line, this should be on the way again as soon as possible and we can continue with our trains which have been blocked behind on the line, including your one."
National Express West Midlands buses operating in the area are accepting rail passengers with tickets.
