Signalling fault causes train disruption between two Birmingham stations

Tickets are being accepted on local buses

Trains on the Cross City line may be delayed or cancelled due to a fault with the signalling system between University and Five Ways.

Passengers are being told that their train tickets can be used on local bus services in the meantime.

Birmingham New Street said there is a “Fault with the signalling system between University - Five Ways.

“Services on the Cross City line may be delayed or cancelled.

“Your train ticket can be used on local West Midlands Bus between Four Oaks - Birmingham - Longbridge.”

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