Major train disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury- lines reopen

The line, which has succumbed to flooding and the theft of signalling cable previously, has was hit by a signalling fault in the Telford area.

Network Rail were working on it but it has meant huge problems for the two service operators Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains yesterday..

There were no West Midlands Railway services and a limited TfW service between services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

This morning West Midlands Railway has confirmed that a signal fault has been fixed, but rail replacement buses will still be in operation throughout Sunday "just in case".

A post on X by West Midlands Railway this morning said: "#WMRCleared Signal fault between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

"Services are able to run as normal, rail replacement buses still in operation just in case."

Information on journey's and delays can be found on National Rail's website.

Yesterday a spokesperson for Network rail in Birmingham said: "There is a signalling issue in Telford that we are working to resolve.

"We’re so sorry for the disruption to your journeys. Rail replacement is available."

TfW said yesterday that there are cancellations to services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International

"Due to a fault with the signalling system between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International the line is blocke," they say. "Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day."

They add that Network Rail is dealing with a total loss of signalling in the Wellington area affecting both up and down lines.

"Whilst emergency works are carried out all train services between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton are currently cancelled."