Storm Henk in Birmingham: train services cancelled as flooding hits Birmingham & West Midlands

Storm Henk is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the West Midlands on Tuesday (January 2).

The storm is expected to pound parts of the UK, triggering over 100 flood warnings. A yellow rain and wind warning is in place for Birmingham and much of England, with more rain forecast throughout the evening.

Both weather warnings are in place until 9pm tonight with the storm causing travel disruption in and around Birmingham. The Environment Agency has issued two flood warnings where flooding is expected in Birmingham at the Bourn at Bournville the River Blythe at Blyth End.

As expected, the weather is affecting travel in the region. Two trains from Birmingham New Street to London Euston (4.21pm and 4.47pm) have been cancelled this afternoon, with further services delayed. The 5.50pm Birmingham New Street service to Worcester Shrub Hill has also been cancelled due to heavy flooding in Worcester.

The 4.42pm New Street train to Bristol Temple Meads has also been cancelled due to the weather.

There is currently flooding in the Stratford upon Avon Parkway station area, and services on the Birmingham Snow Hill line are subject to delays, cancellations and alterations, according to West Midlands Railway. There is also flooding between Birmingham International and Coventry, and at Long Buckby.

Avanti West Coast services travelling through the Midlands are being diverted due to the flooding between Birmingham International and Coventry. They are currently unable to call at Wolverhampton, Sandwell & Dudley, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International or Coventry.

There is also currently flooding between Olton and Solihull, affecting services on the Snow Hill lines.

There is flooding between Longbridge and Bromsgrove. Cross City services to/from Bromsgrove will start/terminate at Longbridge. A spokesperson for Birmingham New Street said that some services at the station are disrupted due to the storm.

Passengers are advised to check the latest travel and train times at trainline or National Rail.

11pm: 10% chance of precipitation; 8 degrees; wind gust 23mph