Travel disruption in Birmingham: Which trains, trams, & bus services are delayed today?

The daily commute can be a bit of a chore, especially with all the travel disruption and train strikes currently.

It helps to be informed about road closures and rail strikes to prepare alternative routes. And with rail strikes once again taking place over this December, there will be widespread travel disruption across the region this Christmas.

Recently, many of us have faced issues trying to get around in Birmingham and beyond because of big events or strikes or other disruptions. And, being caught unawares at the last minute can be quite frustrating.

So, we have compiled all the tram, bus, and rail routes facing disruption to help you plan your journey better. You can find your daily update about the road closures, rail strikes, and more here if you live in Birmingham, Sandwell or Solihll.

October 1

Yellow weather warning in place as thunderstorms expected in the West Midlands.

Roadworks and motorway closures

1. Station Drive, Dudley - road closure from Monday, 8 March 2021 to Thursday, 30 November 2023
2. Heath Street - lane closure from Thursday, 1 December 2022 to Sunday, 31 December 2023
3. Heartlands Parkway, Birmingham - road closure from Saturday, 14 August 2021 to Tuesday, 31 December 2024.
4. Clock Island, Solihull - Lane closure from Monday, 21 November 2022 to Tuesday, 21 November 2023
5. Coventry Road, Solihull - road closure until Tuesday, 21 November 2023.
6. Aston Hall Road, Birmingham closed until September 22, 2023.
7. Longbridge - Longbridge Lane is closed from Bristol Road South and Sunbury Road for Severn Trent Water Works until Thursday 5th October for 24/7. Services affected & diversion route are NXWM Birmingham 45 and 47.
8. Streetly Road between Marsh Lane and Dallas Road, SuttonColdfield will be closed this week for roadworks.
9. Crompton Road in PerryBarr from its junction with Heathfield Road and Charles Road will be closed from today until 5 October (19:00 - 05:00).

Bus disruption

1. Dudley: Birmingham Street will be closed for works to start on the Midland Metro extension from 13th February - Until further notice. Services affected are NXWM Black Country 2, 6, 7, 8, 12, 12a, 14 and X8.
2. Longbridge Lane is closed from Bristol Road South and Sunbury Road for Severn Trent Water Works from Monday 4th September - Thursday 5th October. Closure 24/7. Services affected are NXWM Birmingham 45 and 47
3. Overgreen Drive will be closed from Marston Drive Roundabout to Silverbirch Road for highway works from Thursday 17th August until Thursday 1st November. Services Affectedare Service 71 to Sutton, Service 71 to Chelmsley Wood, Service 95 to Birmingham and Service 95 to Chelmsley Wood.
4. Read more about the bus cancellations and new additions to the services in Birmingham here.

Rail disruption

No known disruptions.

To plan your journey, please visit National Rail Enquiries’ website.

Tram disruptions

No known disruptions today across all tram stops.