Birmingham New Street station was evacuated this morning after a fire broke out on a train, leading to the closure of all lines and a complete halt to services.
Incident Details
National Rail confirmed the incident on X, stating: "There is a fire on a train at #BirminghamNewStreet, closing all lines at this station. As a result, services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed or revised." The emergency response is currently underway, with passengers cleared from the station.
Disruption and Alternative Travel
West Midlands Railway also posted on X: "Birmingham New Street evacuated. Ticket acceptance in place with @nxwestmidlands for the following routes: Birmingham - Wolverhampton (Both directions) Birmingham - Sutton Coldfield (Both directions) Birmingham - Longbridge (Both directions)." Commuters are advised to use National Express West Midlands bus services on these routes as an alternative.
Impact on Services
All train services through Birmingham New Street are affected, with cancellations, delays, or revisions expected. Passengers are urged to check National Rail and operator websites for real-time updates. The station remains closed until further notice as emergency services deal with the incident.
Ongoing Updates
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