Update after fire near railway line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

A fire near the railway line caused misery on Wednesday evening

West Midlands Railway said inspections have been completed and a normal service should run from Thursday morning.

It was reported at 9:30pm on Thursday and as a result services between Wolverhampton - Shrewsbury were cancelled.

Rail replacement was in place between Wolverhampton - Shrewsbury, calling at all stations.

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