Trains between Birmingham and Shakespeare's birthplace disrupted due to inspection

A safety inspection is being conducted on the tracks.

Trains between Birmingham and Shakespeare’s birthplace are facing disruption due to a safety inspection.

West Midlands Railway have confirmed a safety inspection is being conducted on the tracks between Shirley and Yardley Wood this evening (September 2).

The transport provider warned that “as a result the line towards Stratford-Upon-Avon is blocked” and that a rail replacement bus service is in operation between Shirley and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Ticket acceptance is in place on National Express West Midlands between Birmingham Snow Hill, Shirley and Solihull.

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