Emergency services are responding to a major incident near Five Ways train station tonight, leading to the cancellation of trains from Birmingham New Street. The incident, reported just after 9pm, has closed all lines between University and Birmingham New Street, causing disruption expected to last until the end of the day.
Services Affected and Disruption Details
National Rail has confirmed that trains between Birmingham New Street and Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Hereford are all subject to cancellation. The emergency services are dealing with the incident, and all lines between these stations are closed while they complete their work.
Passengers are being advised to expect cancellations, revisions, or delays of up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day, according to National Rail's website.
Replacement Transport and Passenger Advice
National Express replacement transport has been ordered, with coaches running on specific routes. Rail replacement transport is operating between Worcester stations and Longbridge, as well as between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield stations.
Tickets can be used at no extra cost on National Express West Midlands services between Longbridge and Four Oaks via Birmingham New Street. Passengers are encouraged to check their journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner and to allow extra time for their travel.
Official Statement and Ongoing Response
National Rail's website stated: "The emergency services are dealing with an incident between University and Birmingham New Street. Whilst they complete their work all lines between these stations are closed." The statement also noted that trains will be cancelled, revised, or delayed by up to 60 minutes, with disruption expected until the end of the day.
The incident is causing a 'major problem' on the route, and emergency services remain at the scene near Five Ways. Passengers are advised to stay updated via National Rail's real-time Journey Planner for the latest information on their journeys.
