THERE is disruption to trains through Stourbridge Junction today after a points failure at Kidderminster.
Trains between Kidderminster and Snow Hill have been cancelled or delayed.
National Rail said services between Worcester Foregate Street and Dorridge/Whitlocks End, and also between Kidderminster and Stratford-Upon-Avon / Leamington Spa have also been affected.
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.
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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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