An amber weather warning is in force across the region as Storm Claudia is expected to cause significant travel disruption throughout Friday, November 14.
Rail Service Changes Announced
In response to the severe weather forecast, West Midlands Railway (WMR) has implemented an amended timetable, with several key routes from Birmingham New Street affected. The operator has confirmed that a reduced service will be running across parts of its network to ensure passenger safety.
Affected Routes and Service Details
The specific services impacted by the storm conditions are as follows:
- Cross City Line (Lichfield Trent Valley to Birmingham New Street to Redditch and Bromsgrove): A reduced service of two trains per hour will operate on this route throughout the day.
- Birmingham New Street to Worcester and Hereford: No WMR service will operate between Worcester and Hereford. Critically, due to the forecasted impact on local roads, the company has stated it is unable to provide replacement road transport for this section of the route.
Advice for Passengers
Passengers are strongly advised to check their journey before travelling. The most up-to-date information can be found by using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. Travellers should look out for any Service Updates marked with a warning triangle related to their planned route.
The Met Office has warned that the storm will bring persistent and heavy rain to the region, leading to potentially hazardous conditions.
