An object being caught on the overhead electric wires in the Aston area means that all lines are blocked. Trains running through this station may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12:30.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket onboard National Express West Midlands between Birmingham New Street and Sutton Coldfield.

Rail replacement transport is in operation between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield Trent Valley.

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.