Commuters experienced significant disruptions this morning at Birmingham New Street Station due to an emergency incident that halted all train services. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, causing considerable delays for passengers traveling to and from the station.
According to National Rail, services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street will be affected until at least 11:00. The incident has impacted multiple rail operators, including Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, and West Midlands Railway. Passengers are advised to expect cancellations, delays of up to 60 minutes, and potential diversions on several routes.
Details on Affected Services
Passengers using Avanti West Coast services are being informed that if their train is cancelled, their ticket will be valid on one of the two Avanti services running immediately before or after their booked train. Additionally, some services may be diverted via Bescot Stadium, and will not stop at Sandwell & Dudley.
For those affected by cancellations on CrossCountry services, tickets can be used on the two CrossCountry trains operating directly before or after the cancelled service without any additional charge. This precaution aims to ease the travel experience for disrupted passengers.
While the situation develops, commuters are encouraged to stay updated through official channels. The ongoing nature of this incident means that further updates and details may emerge throughout the day.
As always, passengers are advised to check their journey details in advance and consider alternative travel arrangements if necessary.
