Rail passengers across the West Midlands are facing ongoing disruption this morning following an emergency incident on the railway line between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street late on Friday night.
Emergency Services Called to Scene
According to West Midlands Railway, emergency services were called to the scene at around 10pm on Friday. The situation remained unresolved into Saturday morning, with disruption still being reported at 6am.
Train services running through the affected section have been delayed or cancelled, with knock-on impacts expected across the wider network. Commuters travelling early this morning have been advised to check before setting off.
Alternative Travel Arrangements
To help passengers complete their journeys, ticket acceptance is in place on alternative routes. This includes services on the West Midlands Metro between Wolverhampton St George’s and Grand Central, as well as local buses operated by National Express West Midlands between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
No further details have yet been released about the nature of the incident, but rail officials say updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.
Passengers are being urged to allow extra time for travel and consider alternative routes where possible while emergency crews continue their work.
