A fault on a train between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton means trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Customer Advice

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway

Some trains may be able to divert via Bescot Stadium.

Trains which are able to divert will not be able to call at Coseley, Tipton, Dudley Port, Sandwell & Dudley, Smethwick Galton Bridge or Smethwick Rolfe Street.

Tickets will be accepted on the following routes at no extra cost:

• West Midlands Metro between Birmingham - West Bromwich Central - Wolverhampton. Change at West Bromwich Central for bus route 4, 4H, 4M to/from Sandwell and Dudley station
• National Express West Midlands via any reasonable route

Replacement buses are currently running between Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

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 and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down 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.

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.