Cancelled trains blamed on West Midlands Railway staff shortage

Railway passengers are facing bus replacement services

Some trains in the region are being cancelled due to a staff shortage at West Midlands Railway.

Passengers for Wolverhampton Walsall and Lichfield are being advised to check before setting out due to cancellations at Birmingham New Street on Sunday evening.

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Services affected include Wolverhampton - Birmingham New Street, Birmingham New Street - Walsall, and Birmingham New Street - Lichfield Trent Valley. On X West Midlands Railway posted: “@WestMidRailway Due to train crew availability, there will be some cancellations through Birmingham New Street this evening.

“ Please check before you travel.”

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