'Buses ordered' as rail services between Rugeley and Walsall halted due to flooding

Rail services operating between Rugeley and Walsall have been stopped due to flooding issues.

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West Midlands Railway warned of disruption to regular rail travel following flooding between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall stations.

The rail operator reported the stoppage of services at 6.33am on Monday (January 12), warning that due to heavy flooding between the two stations, no services will be in operation. 

Replacement bus services have been ordered between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall while the issue is resolved. 

A West Midlands Railway spokesperson said: "Flooding between Rugeley and Walsall. 

"No services can run between Rugeley and Walsall. Buses ordered between Rugeley and Walsall."