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Trains halted on major line out of Birmingham after track circuit failure

Train services have been left unable to run on a major line out of Birmingham after a track circuit failure caused services to be halted.

Birmingham|2 hours ago
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Supporting image for story: Motorists delayed after multi-vehicle M5 collision on motorway near West Bromwich
Motorists delayed after multi-vehicle M5 collision on motorway near West Bromwich
Transport|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Extra train services put on as Walsall FC play Oldham Athletic tonight
Extra train services put on as Walsall FC play Oldham Athletic tonight
Walsall|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Road reopened in Sedgley after crash
Road reopened in Sedgley after crash
Sedgley|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Driving licence restrictions: West Midlands drivers could face curfews in 2026 - here's why
Driving licence restrictions: West Midlands drivers could face curfews in 2026 - here's why
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Transport|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Air ambulance called to Newport crash as firefighters cut woman free
Air ambulance called to Newport crash as firefighters cut woman free
Newport|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: HS2 timeline setback confirmed as original goal dates 'cannot be achieved', bosses warn
HS2 timeline setback confirmed as original goal dates 'cannot be achieved', bosses warn
Transport|Dec 29

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Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start
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More than 8,500 fined for misusing disabled parking bays in Wolverhampton
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Transport|Dec 29
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Traffic calming measures proposed for road near Birmingham Airport amid speeding concerns
Transport|Dec 29
Supporting image for story: Telford M54 crash: Person freed from car after motorway crash as one lane closed
Telford M54 crash: Person freed from car after motorway crash as one lane closed
Telford|Dec 28
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Buses diverted in Birmingham after early-morning accident
Birmingham|Dec 28
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Engineers used festive rail closure to finish refurbishment of key Stafford bridge
News|Dec 27
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Tram services suspended on part of West Midlands Metro line after ambulance blocks tracks
News|Dec 27
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West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled
Travel|Dec 26
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Boxing Day traffic warning: Nearly 20 million cars expected on roads with M6 in the West Midlands set to be 'congestion hotspot'
Transport|Dec 26

UK News

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McIlroy honours omission came despite Stormont nomination
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House blaze in which girl died not being treated as suspicious – fire service
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Body recovered from Essex reservoir after small aircraft crashes in water
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Fundraising appeal for police officer who lost family in fire nears £200,000
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Viral News

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Viral news|Dec 29
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Entertainment|Dec 27
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Breaking News|Dec 27
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Showbiz|Dec 26
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Viral news|Dec 24
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World News

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NFL star Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
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