Shropshire Star

Gas leak delays trains running between Shrewsbury and Birmingham

A gas leak between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street has led to trains being cancelled and delayed, including trains running to and from Shropshire.

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A reported gas leak between Wolverhampton and Coseley has disrupted train services this evening

Stations between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street have been impacted by the gas leak, and while the line has reopened, trains could still be cancelled, diverted, or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

West Midlands Railway has been telling customers that diesel trains can operate along the route.

Services affected include Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway services running between Shrewsbury and Birmingham.

In a statement, National Rail Enquiries told passengers: "Lines have reopened following the emergency services dealing with an incident between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. Whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or diverted."

Tickets are being accepted on London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services via any reasonable route, as well as National Express West Midlands buses and West Midlands Metro trams.