A fault with the signalling system between Birmingham New Street and Walsall means that some lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 10:00.

Customer Advice:

West Midlands Railway have ticket acceptance with National Express West Midlands buses on the buses below between Birmingham and Walsall:

• 4 / 4H / 4M, 6, 9, 10, 14, 31, 33, 45, 51, X51, 52, 54, 54A, 70, 70A, 77, 529, 934, 935, 997.

Rail replacement buses have been requested to operate between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley. You will be updated here if these become available.

Check before you travel:

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

Compensation:

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.