Lines have now reopened following a fault with the barriers at a level crossing between Dorridge and Tyseley. Whilst normal service resumes, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 11:30.
West Midlands Railway customer advice:
You can plan a route on local buses with the Rail Alternatives Journey Planner.
If you chose to drive your car and park at a station on one of the routes below because of this disruption, your rail ticket will be valid to travel back to the same station later in the day to collect your car.
If you're travelling between Stratford-upon-Avon (and Stratford Parkway) - Birmingham, you can use the West Midlands Railway services which travel on an alternative route via Whitlocks End.
You can travel between Birmingham New Street to Leamington Spa with CrossCountry Trains.
You can also travel on London Northwestern Railway & West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street - Adderley Park - Stechford - Marston Green - Birmingham International, as well as between Birmingham Moor Street and Shirley to connect with local bus services to stations on this route.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, with the following operators below:
London Northwestern Railway:
- Birmingham New Street - Adderley Park - Stechford - Marston Green - Birmingham International, to connect with local bus services to stations on this route
West Midlands Railway:
- Birmingham Moor Street - Shirley to connect with local bus services to Solihull
- Birmingham New Street - Adderley Park - Stechford - Marston Green - Birmingham International, to connect with local bus services to stations on this 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.