Major Train Disruption Between Birmingham and Wolverhampton
All train lines between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton have been closed this afternoon, Wednesday 1 April 2026, due to emergency services responding to an incident. The closure was announced at 15:03 BST, causing significant disruptions across the rail network.
Expected Impact and Duration
National Rail has warned that services may face cancellations, severe delays of up to 60 minutes, revisions, or diversions. The disruption is anticipated to last until approximately 4pm, affecting thousands of passengers traveling through the West Midlands region.
Affected Train Operators
The incident has impacted multiple train operators, including:
- Avanti West Coast: Services between London Euston and Glasgow Central or Edinburgh.
- CrossCountry: Routes from Bournemouth, Paignton, or Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly.
- London Northwestern Railway: Trains between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street.
- Transport for Wales: Services from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth, Shrewsbury, Holyhead, or Llandudno.
- West Midlands Railway: Routes between Walsall and Wolverhampton, and between Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury.
Passengers are advised to check the National Rail website for the latest updates and customer information from each operator. The Express & Star has reached out to emergency services for further details on the incident.
