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Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley on Sunday 27 September

Planned Updated: 6 Jul 2026 09:04

Engineering work is taking place between Hamstead and Walsall, closing all lines.

Train services between Wolverhampton / Birmingham International and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley will run between Wolverhampton / Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street only.

Trains between Birmingham New Street and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley will not run.

Rail replacement buses will operate between Birmingham New Street and Walsall / Rugeley Trent Valley.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.