Rail disruption between Shrewsbury and Birmingham due to 'broken rail' near Wolverhampton

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Commuters have been warned of rail disruption between Shrewsbury and Birmingham due to a ‘broken rail’ near Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Railway said services running from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street will be unable to call at Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Rail replacement buses have been ordered to run between Wolverhampton and Tame Bridge Parkway.

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