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Rail services hit by delays over defective track

A busy rail line has been hit with problems after the discovery of defective track.

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The tracks were found to be defective on a section between Bloxwich North and Landywood

The defective track was discovered on the Walsall line between Bloxwich North and Landywood at around 8.30pm.

It means that a speed restriction is in place between the stations, with West Midlands Railway saying it expected services to be delayed until the end of the day.

A spokesman for West Midlands Railway said: "Due to a speed restriction over defective track between Bloxwich North and Landywood, train services running through these stations may be delayed.

"Disruption is expected until the end of today (12 January)."

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