Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain remain in place today, Sunday 24 November, which may affect journeys running across the midlands today.
The predicted heavy rain and rapid thaw of the snow could mean there is a chance of flooding.
The following routes are affected:
Between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street
Heavy rain flooding the railway between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street means that the line is blocked. Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled until at least 13:00.
West Midlands Railway customer advice:
You may use your ticket onboard the following routes at no extra cost:
- Avanti West Coast between Crewe and Birmingham New Street
- London Northwestern Railway between Crewe and Birmingham New Street
- Transport for Wales between Crewe and Shrewsbury
- Arriva Midlands services on routes: 1 / 2, 3/3A, 4, 5 / 5A / 5E, 6, 7, 8, 8A, 99A/99C,113,114,115,116, X7, X10 / X10A
Rail replacement transport has been requested. Further details will follow once confirmed.
Between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon
Severe weather between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon means that trains running between these stations may be delayed or revised until at least 13:00.
Between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford
Heavy rain flooding the railway between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford means that the line is blocked. Trains running between these stations may be delayed or revised until at least 12:00.
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.