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Broken down train causes delays at Shrewsbury Railway Station

A broken down train caused delays at Shrewsbury Railway Station this morning.

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The 7.15am train, which was operated by London Midland was due to run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street.

But the driver noticed an on-board problem and had to stop the train so he could sort it out.

It broke down just yards from the station - meaning a several other trains, including two operated by Arriva Trains Wales, were also delayed.

A spokesman for London Midland said: "The train was delayed by 17 minutes. There was a problem on the train which the driver identified shortly after leaving the platform.

"The driver was able to rectify the problem himself and the train was soon on its way."

Rail passenger Dr Rupert Marshall tweeted:

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