Rail passengers left facing delays due to animals on train track near Tipton

West Midlands rail passengers were warned to expect delays and diversions after animals were seen on the tracks.

West Midlands Railway said that due to the incident near Tipton just before 9am, services would be running at reduced speeds and were subject to delays or diversions until around 10am, with tickets being accepted on the Metro.

A spokesman for West Midlands Railway said: “Due to animals on the railway at Tipton, trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Birmingham.

“Train services running through this station may be delayed.

“Disruption is expected to last until around 10am today.

“We have ticket acceptance with the West Midlands Metro.”

By 9.40am the line was reportedly cleared and reopened.