THERE is disruption on trains between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill today.
Trains have been cancelled or delayed after a points failure at Kidderminster.
National Rail said services between Kidderminster and Snow Hill are affected as well as trains between Worcester Foregate Street and Dorridge/Whitlocks End, and also between Kidderminster and Stratford-Upon-Avon / Leamington Spa.
The firm said disruption is expected until 1pm today (Tuesday October 19) and that people should check before they travel if their train is affected.
It said at noon most lines have reopened but that trains between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill could still be cancelled or delayed.
📢 Problems reported
— West Midlands Railway (@WestMidRailway) October 19, 2021
🚧 Cancellations to services at Kidderminster: Due to a points failure at Kidderminster the line towards Birmingham is blocked.
ℹ https://t.co/A4olM5kB0y
It tweeted: "Check before you travel:
"You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
"You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today.
"Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim."
📢 Problems reported
— West Midlands Railway (@WestMidRailway) October 19, 2021
🚧 Cancellations to services at Kidderminster: Due to a points failure at Kidderminster the line towards Birmingham is blocked.
ℹ https://t.co/A4olM5kB0y
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