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Trains between Walsall and Birmingham facing cancellations today - here's why

Rail passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham New Street have been warned of cancellations due to a points failure.

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West Midlands Railway first alerted customers to disruption on the line at around 7am on Thursday (November 21).

It said some lines are blocked, with services running through Walsall and Birmingham New Street facing delays or cancellations.

West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption
West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption

On its website, National Rail said the points failure had occurred new Bescot Stadium railway station.

It added that trains were delayed by up to 60 minutes or being diverted, with disruption expected until around 9am.

West Midlands Railway said rail tickets are being accepted on National Express West Midlands buses.

More updates to follow.