Train cancellations and delays due to signalling fault
Train passengers are facing delays this morning on various lines including Birmingham to Shrewsbury via Wolverhampton.
Due to a signalling fault near West Midlands Railways depot at Tysley are problems on various lines. Trains between Worcester Foregate Street and Stratford-Upon-Avon have been delayed and cancelled including services to Smethwick Galton Bridge, Rowley Regis, Cradley Heath and Stourbridge.
Fewer trains are able to run on all lines with cancellations to services taking place.
A spokesman for West Midlands Railway said: "Cancellations to services between Worcester Foregate Street and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Due to a fault with the signalling system between Worcester Foregate Street and Stratford-Upon-Avon fewer trains are able to run on all lines."
A passenger stuck on a train near Birmingham Moor Street for more than an hour said: “This is the third time I’ve experienced major delays in the last four journeys I’ve taken by train.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s Avanti, West Midlands or any other operator - none of them seem to be able run a service without something going wrong.
“It’s extremely frustrating and they’ve got to get on top of it, or no one will use the trains any more.”
