Staffordshire bridge strike causes train travel disruption for West Midlands commuters - 35 minute delays
Commuters are facing disruption to train travel after a vehicle struck a bridge between Shenstone and Lichfield City.
There is disruption to train travel after a vehicle struck a bridge between Lichfield City and Shenstone this morning.
There are reports of delays of up to 35 minutes.
National Rail has said that the disruption between Aston and Lichfield Trent Valley expected until 10am.
Trainline has described the incident as the following: “A vehicle striking a bridge at Lichfield City means all lines are blocked.
“As a result, trains running between Aston and Lichfield Trent Valley may be delayed by up to 35 minutes or revised.
“Disruption is expected until 10:00.”
Commuters should know that replacement buses have been requested to run between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield Trent Valley.