Rail passengers warned of delays on West Midlands line due to fallen tree

Passengers have been warned to expect delays due to the fallen tree.

Rail passengers on a major line have been warned to expect delays and disruption after a tree fell across the line.

West Midlands Railway said services between Four Oaks and Lichfield Trent Valley on the Cross City Line were unable to operate due to the tree.

It also said that road transport had been ordered between the stations.

A spokesman for West Midlands Railway said: “A tree is blocking the railway between Four Oaks and Lichfield Trent Valley.

“As a result, no services can operate between these stations.

“Road transport has been ordered between these stations.

“Network Rail are on site to remove the affected tree and ensure the line is safe for operation.”

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