A person has been hit by a train between Coventry and Birmingham International. To allow the emergency services to safely carry out their work, all lines are currently closed.

Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

If you’ve been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.

Customer advice:

Avanti West Coast

You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost:

• Chiltern Railways services between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street
• Local buses between Coventry and Birmingham New Street

CrossCountry

You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost:

• Transport for Wales between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street
• West Midlands Railway via any reasonable route

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.