Train lines blocked between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury - disruption expected to last all day

Some train lines are blocked between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to a points failure.

Due to this some services may be delayed up to 30 minutes or revised.

National Rail says disruption is expected to last until the end of the day.

The routes affected are:

• Transport for Wales between Aberystwyth / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and Birmingham International, and also between Aberystwyth and Birmingham New Street
• West Midlands Railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

Transport for Wales trains are unable to run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International.

A rail replacement shuttle has been organised to run between Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford Central and Wolverhampton. This will run every hour from 6:30am until 9:30pm.

There is also a return journey in place calling at Wolverhampton, Telford Central, Wellington and Shrewsbury. This will run every hour from 6:45am until 8:45pm.

Transport for Wales tickets can be used on the following services at no extra:

• Avanti West Coast
• CrossCountry
• West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway does not anticipate being able to restore a full train service for the remainder of the day. To keep you moving, they have implemented the following:

Trains will continue to operate between Shrewsbury and Telford Central, and between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street only.

Rail replacement buses will operate in both directions between Shrewsbury and Telford Central, between Telford Central and Wolverhampton and between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

National Rail adds: “It is recommend allowing extra time for your journey and checking your departure platform upon arrival at the station.

“You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today.

“Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

“Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.”