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24/12/2021

Trains are now returning to normal following an earlier fault with the signalling system between Birmingham New Street and Redditch. Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:00.

Alternative travel advice:

Tickets will be valid on the following routes:

  •  West Midlands Railways between Birmingham Moor Street - Shirley, to connect with local buses to Kings Norton / Longbridge / Northfield
  • National Express West Midlands Buses via any reasonable route

 

Replacement buses are currently running between Longbridge and Redditch / Bromsgrove.

Check before you travel:
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 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.

Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #Redditch

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.

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Affected operators
West Midlands Railway
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Last updated: 24/12/21 - 10:01