Birmingham snow chaos: Birmingham Airport reopens, full list of city-wide bus services disrupted

Heavy snowfall has caused significant travel disruptions across the Midlands today, with public transport, airports, and passengers bearing the brunt of the severe weather conditions.

The snow has disrupted bus services in the region, according to NX West Midlands. In a statement released early Sunday morning, the company warned passengers to expect delays and cancellations. See below for a full list of services impacted.

"Due to the current weather conditions, there are some disruptions to our services. Thank you for your patience, stay safe," the company said in a social media post at 6am.

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Passengers are advised to check for updates before traveling and to plan extra time for journeys.

Birmingham Airport faced a challenging night as snow accumulation forced its closure for two hours.

In the early hours of Sunday, the airport announced, “BHX is currently closed for a minimum of two hours for snow clearing and safety reasons.” However, resilience teams worked through the night to clear runways, and operations began resuming.

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Despite the reopening, the airport warned passengers to allow additional time for travel. In a later update, they reassured travellers, “The start-up to the schedule remains business as usual, but please check with your airline for the latest flight information.”

Similarly, Bristol Airport reopened late last night after being closed due to the snow. However, the effects of the weather continued into Sunday morning.

In a statement, Bristol Airport acknowledged the impact on flight schedules: “There may be delays on Sunday morning as some aircraft are out of position. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused.” Passengers were urged to check directly with airlines for updates.

National Express Bus services impacted:

Due to difficult road conditions and low temperatures, the following services are currently affected. If your service is not listed, there are no reported diversions in place and it will continue on its normal route.

3 West Bromwich to Merry Hill Buses are diverting from Powke Lane island: continue onto Powke Lane, 1st left Cox's Lane and onto normal line of route.

12A Dudley to Birmingham Buses will use Wolverhampton Road to Dudley in both directions.

13A Blackheath to Birmingham From Bleakhouse Road buses are diverting via, right Wolverhampton Road, left Pound Road, left Grafton Road, continue Lansdown Road, right Hurst Green Road and onto normal line of route.

18 Yardley Wood to Bartley Green Buses are using Bell Hill and Long Nuke Road.

35 Birmingham to Hawkesley Buses are using Parsons Hill, Masshouse Lane and Shannon Road in both directions, missing out Hillmeads Road.

49 West Bromwich to Bearwood Buses will be using Wolverhampton Road, Hagley Road, Wolverhampton Road South, Court Oak Road, Croftdown Road, Lordswood Road, Hagley Road, Wolverhampton Road and onto normal line of route in both directions.

49 Solihull to Rubery Great Park Buses are using Parsons Hill, Masshouse Lane and Shannon Road in both directions, missing out Hillmeads Road.

74 Birmingham to West Bromwich - Dudley Buses are diverting via Horseley Heath Roundabout, Great Western Way, Black Country New Road, Dudley Street.

More to follow.