Engineering work is taking place between Coventry and Birmingham New Street, closing all lines.

Avanti West Coast:

No trains will run between Rugby and Birmingham New Street.

A shuttle service will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford (Saturday and Monday) / Crewe via Alsager (Sunday).

Replacement bus information has not been confirmed yet, please check back for more information here closer to the time of travel.

CrossCountry:

Trains will be amended and diverted, not calling at Coventry or Birmingham International.

Replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Leamington Spa, serving Birmingham International and Coventry.

London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway:

It is not yet known how London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway will be affected by this engineering work.

Check before you travel:

If you are travelling with CrossCountry, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway or West Midlands Railway, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

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