Signalling fault disrupts trains between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:20 · Archive

A signalling fault in the Wellington area has blocked all train lines between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury in both directions, causing severe disruption across the West Midlands and into Wales. Both West Midlands Railway and Transport for Wales services have been heavily impacted, with trains cancelled, delayed, or forced to terminate early. Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International are now terminating and starting back from Shrewsbury rather than completing their full routes.

Network Rail Infrastructure technicians are on site assessing and repairing the affected signalling equipment. Disruption is expected to continue until around midday, though individual service alterations may remain in place until mid-afternoon.

To help passengers complete their journeys, Stagecoach is providing a dedicated rail replacement bus service running in both directions between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, calling at all intermediate stations. Ticket acceptance has also been arranged across multiple operators, allowing passengers to use their tickets at no extra cost on various alternative services between Crewe, Hereford, Birmingham and Shrewsbury. Rail operators have apologised for the inconvenience and are advising travellers to check their route and allow extra time for their journeys.

How it is being reported

• Signalling fault blocks rail services between Wolverhampton and ShrewsburyRail passengers travelling across the West Midlands and into Wales are facing severe disruption this morning following a fault with the signalling system in the Wellington area.Shropshire Live · 23 Oct, 10:10
• Train services cancelled between Shrewsbury and Birmingham due to signalling issueThe disruption is not set to last all morningShropshire Star · 23 Oct, 08:54

In this story: Wellington · Wolverhampton · Shrewsbury · West Midlands Railway · Transport for Wales · Network Rail Infrastructure · Stagecoach

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