Rail disruption continues between Birmingham and Lichfield due to signal fault

Rail services are suspended between Birmingham and Lichfield.

Rail disruption is continuing due to a signal fault between Birmingham and Lichfield.

West Midlands Railway have warned services are suspended between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley are currently suspended this morning (July 22).

A spokesperson for WMR said: “Fault with signalling system on Cross City North.

“Services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley are currently suspended. Road transport and ticket acceptance remains in place.”

National Express West Midlands have confirmed they will “be accepting rail tickets on the above services between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield” until further notice via the following services: 65, 66, 67, 907, X3, X4, X5, X14 , 6.

Commuters are advised to visit the National Rail website to check their journeys before travelling.

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