Rail line to close for 'essential engineering works' with no travel between Birmingham and Rugby
No trains will run between Birmingham and Rugby to make way for essential rail works
London Northwestern Railway has warned of disruption on the train network for essential work this weekend.
The works will take place in the Coventry area on Sunday (June 21) with no services operating between Birmingham International and Rugby throughout the day.
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The rail operator said rail replacement services will be available between the two stations for the duration of the works.
A London Northwestern Railway spokesperson said: “Essential engineering works are taking place on Sunday, meaning no services can run through Coventry station.
“Train services between London Euston, Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston, Northampton and Rugby, and also between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only.
“Rail replacement buses will operate between Rugby, Coventry and Birmingham International.
“West Midlands Railway services between Leamington Spa and Nuneaton are also affected, as well as Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry services via Coventry.”
For more information on the works and for alternative travel options, visit the National Rail website.
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