Trains cancelled between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton after signalling fault - rail replacement buses ordered

Trains are being cancelled between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton due to a signalling fault at Wellington, and rail replacement buses have been ordered.

West Midlands Railway said it is reducing the number of trains on the route to a maximum of three per hour to “prevent gridlock and keep the remaining services moving”.

National Rail said accessible rail replacement coaches will shuttle between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton between 7.30am and at least 12pm, when the situation will be re-evaluated.

The coaches will stop at all stations between the two stops and train tickets can be used on the coaches at no extra cost.

According to ticket broker Trainline, the 6.58am and 8.12am services from Wolverhampton and the 7.57am service from Shrewsbury have been cancelled. People are advised to check their journey online before they travel.

National Rail said: “You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

“For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

“You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

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

“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.”