Birmingham trains delayed or cancelled due to trespass incident

Birmingham trains are facing disruption due to a trespass incident.

West Midlands Railway have warned that some services “may be delayed or cancelled” due to the incident which occurred between University and Birmingham New Street Station before 6pm yesterday evening (September 15).

The incident was resolved at around 6.30pm. However, the transport provider warned that while “services are able to run” they may “be subject to delays and cancellations.”

Passengers who were impacted can claim a refund on their tickets with the delay-repay service on the transport provider’s website.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “ Officers were called to the line near Selly Oak railway station at 5.39pm yesterday (15 September) following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.

“Officers attended and conducted a thorough search of the line, however no trace was found.”