Rail lines blocked between Stourbridge Town and Stourbridge Junction - services cancelled
A 'town car' line in Stourbridge has been closed following a unit failure - with services disrupted until this afternoon - full details below
West Midlands Railway has warned of disruptions on their regular lines following a 'unit fault' between Stourbridge Town and Stourbridge Junction.
The issue has forced the 'town car' to be suspended, with the line being closed between the two stations. Road transport has been arranged for passengers.
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The group has requested replacement road transport to be made available to commuters, with the group advising that more updates will follow.
On X, West Midlands Railway said: "Unit faults between Stourbridge Town and Stourbridge Junction.
"Due to this the town car is suspended, and the line shut. Road transport is being requested. Updates to follow."
A spokesperson for WMR said: "Due to a fault on a train between Stourbridge Jn Town Plat and Stourbridge Town all lines will be blocked.
"Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected to last until around 14:30 today (04 June).
"We can't run a service between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town.This is affecting services in both directions. We've arranged for road transport between both stations.
"It takes about 20 minutes to walk between both stations, via Hagley Road or via Red Hill and Church St.Taxi are accepting passengers between Stourbridge Jn Town Plat and Stourbridge Town in both directions until further notice."
For more information on rail times, and to check alternative routes, visit the West Midlands Railway website.
More to follow as it develops.
