Rail Disruption West Midlands Railway Status | Buses replace morning trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street on Sunday 1 February

Updated at: 10-Nov-2025 15:04:15: PM

Operator:  West Midlands Railway

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Routes affected:

Between Wolverhampton and Rugeley Trent Valley and also between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street

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Description of Incident

Engineering work is taking place between Dudley Port and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines until 08:45.

The 08:13 Wolverhampton to Rugeley Trent Valley service will start from Birmingham New Street at 08:45.

The 08:18 Wolverhampton to Walsall service will start from Birmingham New Street at 09:00. A rail replacement bus will operate between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, departing from Wolverhampton at 07:28.

The 08:25 Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury service will start from Wolverhampton at 08:44.

The 08:28 Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton service will not run. A rail replacement bus will operate between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, departing from Birmingham New Street at 07:32.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement bus travel advice:

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.

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This page created on: 10-Nov-2025 15:04:15: PM

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