Train disruption: Overhead damage to rail lines between Walsall and Wolverhampton forces diversions to West Midlands Railway routes

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Damage to overhead wires between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton station will force a number of services to divert their route today.

The damage between Bescot Parkway and Wolverhampton means that all West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham and Shrewsbury via Tame Bridge Parkway will be diverted and not call at Tame Bridge Parkway all day.

The cause of the damage is yet to be determined as repairs get underway on Tuesday, December 2 morning.

Passengers who usually travel along the affected line are urged to plan their journeys well in advance, and allow for extra time.

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