Railway between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury reopens after 'heavy flooding' cancels trains

The railway flooded after a day of downpours in Shropshire. Railways and roads were both badly affected.

West Midlands Railway and Transport for Wales services running between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury were cancelled this morning, with rail replacement buses sent between those two stations and an hourly train shuttle running between Wolverhampton and Wellington.

Not long before noon, West Midlands Railway announced that the line had reopened.

A statement said: "The line has reopened. Following flooding at Wellington, services will resume between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

"Road transport remains in place. We anticipate delays whilst we try to resume normal service. Thanks for your patience."

If you have bought a ticket and you're delayed by 15 minutes or more, you may be entitled to Delay Repay compensation. Keep hold of your ticket and submit your claim online within 28 days at wmr.uk/delayrepay.