Major West Midlands rail disruption as all lines closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to 'emergency incident'

There is major West Midlands rail disruption this morning (Monday 9 March) as all lines are closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury due to an "emergency incident".

National Rail says: "All lines are closed between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury to allow the emergency services deal with an incident.

"To allow them to carry out their work safely, no trains can currently run through the area. Trains may be delayed by up to 45 minutes, cancelled or revised.

"Disruption is expected until 12:30."

Transport for Wales routes are affected between Birmingham International and Crewe, Chester, Aberystwyth and Holyhead. 

Transport for Wales customers can use their ticket on West Midlands Railway services between Crewe and Birmingham International at no extra cost.

The rail firm has also organised buses to run between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury to assist customers to complete journeys where possible at no extra cost. 

These will be provided by Lakeside, Regional and JKT, and customers will be updated once they are in operation.

West Midlands Railway routes are also affected - between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury.

West Midlands Railway have arranged for rail replacement buses to shuttle between Wellington and Shrewsbury.

National Rail adds: "If you chose to drive your car and park at a station on one of the routes below because of this disruption, your rail ticket will be valid to travel back to the same station later in the day to collect your car."

National Rail is urging passengers to check before they travel this morning. It says: "Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

"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."

The Express and Star has contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment.