Train line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury reopens after 'emergency services incident' by the line
All railway lines between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury were blocked for about two hours earlier today due to an emergency 'incident' near the railway in Telford.
Transport for West Midlands announced at 11.41am: "Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury are at a stand due to a lineside incident."
Electronic noticeboards at railway stations along the line said the incident was near the railway line in Oakengates.
A further update said: "Replacement buses have been ordered to run between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. Customers can also use their rail tickets on Arriva buses in the Telford area; and any reasonable alternative Transport for Wales train service."
Meanwhile West Midlands Railway said: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury all lines are blocked.
"Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected to last until around 2pm today (December 5)."
The incident was resolved and the lines reopened by about 1.30pm.
Emergency services have been approached for comment.
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