A lightning strike has damaged the signalling system between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa, closing the all lines. Trains running between Birmingham New Street and Droitwich Spa will be cancelled, revised or diverted via Kidderminster.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

Customer advice:

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

• Great Western Railway between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford
• Transport for Wales between Shrewsbury and Hereford

Rail replacement buses have been requested to run between Longbridge / Bromsgrove and Worcester Foregate Street via Droitwich Spa.

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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

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.