Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines very early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to start earlier than usual at 00:27, and will run up to 14 minutes earlier than usual throughout. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 24 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:53

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at several locations in the Coventry / Birmingham area, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Wednesday: The 22:30 and 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will be diverted, and will not call at Birmingham New Street. Replacement buses will run between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton via Birmingham New Street. Monday to Thursday: The 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service will be diverted after Rugby, and will not call at Coventry, Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street. A replacement bus will run from Rugby to Birmingham New Street (direct) A replacement bus will run from Rugby to Birmingham New Street, calling at Coventry and Birmingham International Thursday: The 22:30 and 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will be diverted after Birmingham New Street, and will arrive at Wolverhampton later than usual. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 11:28

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between in the Rugby area, closing some lines on Sunday morning. Avanti West Coast: Before 11:50, trains that usually run via Northampton will be diverted to run on alternative lines, with slightly amended journey times. London Northwestern Railway: Before 11:50, trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run to an amended timetable between London Euston / Northampton and Coventry. Lumo: It is not yet known how Lumo will be affected by this engineering work. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Avanti West Coast or London Northwestern Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Lumo, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:50

Operators: Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Lumo

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Rugby, closing some lines in the early morning. From Tuesday to Friday morning, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will not run. A rail replacement bus will run to help you complete your journey, calling at all stations. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 5 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 8 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 12:32

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Coventry and Birmingham New Street, closing some lines overnight each night. As a result, from Monday to Thursday each evening, the 23:00 and 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton services will divert via an alternative route, not calling at Coventry, Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement buses will run between Rugby and Coventry, calling at Coventry, Birmingham International or Birmingham New Street to help you complete your journey. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 4 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 7 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 09:43

Operators: Avanti West Coast

Engineering work is taking place between Northampton and Rugby, closing all lines via Long Buckby. Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run between London Euston and Northampton, and between Rugby and Birmingham International (Sunday and Monday) / Birmingham New Street (Tuesday to Thursday) only. Rail replacement buses will run between Northampton and Rugby via Long Buckby all week. On Friday, the 21:13 Crewe to Northampton service will divert between Rugby and Northampton, and will terminate at Milton Keynes Central. A rail replacement bus will run from Rugby to Northampton via Long Buckby. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 6 Oct 2026, 09:17

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Coventry, closing various lines very early on Tuesday morning. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 00:27 and will run earlier between Birmingham New Street and Coventry. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

From 22 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 05:40

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Rugby and Northampton, closing some lines. The 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton service will terminate at Coventry (at 23:27). You can travel on the 23:34 Coventry to London Euston Avanti West Coast service to Rugby (due to arrive at 23:43) at no extra cost. A rail replacement bus will operate between Rugby and Northampton, departing from Rugby at 23:55, Long Buckby at 00:21, arriving at Northampton at 00:46. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey..

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:05

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing various lines very early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 00:27 and will run earlier between Birmingham New Street and Coventry - departing from Lea Hall at 00:34, Marston Green at 00:37, Birmingham International at 00:41, Hampton-in-Arden at 00:44, Berkswell at 00:49, Tile Hill at 00:52, Canley at 00:56, arriving at Coventry at 00:58. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:05

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart earlier from Birmingham New Street at 00:27, and will run earlier between Birmingham New Street and Coventry, departing from Lea Hall at 00:35 Marston Green at 00:38 Birmingham International at 00:42 Hampton-in-Arden at 00:45 Berkswell at 00:50 Tile Hill at 00:53 Canley at 00:57 and arriving at Coventry at 00:59 Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 15 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 13:46

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Rugby and Northampton, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton service will terminate at Coventry at 23:27. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the 23:34 Coventry to London Euston service (run by Avanti West Coast) as far as Rugby, and change at Rugby for a replacement bus which will run from Rugby to Northampton via Long Buckby. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 13:40

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place between in the Rugby area, closing some lines on Sunday morning. Before 11:50, trains between London Euston / Northampton and Birmingham New Street will run to an amended timetable between London Euston / Northampton and Coventry. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 13:29

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines very early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 00:27, and will run 14 minutes earlier between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, departing from Lea Hall at 00:34, Marston Green at 00:37, and arriving at Birmingham International at 00:40. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 27 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:44

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart Birmingham New Street earlier than usual at 00:27, and will run earlier than usual throughout. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 8 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 16:39

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Coventry, closing various lines very early on Tuesday to Thursday mornings. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street at 00:27 and will run 14 minutes earlier between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International - departing from Lea Hall at 00:34, Marston Green at 00:37, Birmingham International at 00:41, Hampton-in-Arden at 00:44, Berkswell at 00:49, Tile Hill at 00:52, and Canley at 00:56, arriving at Coventry at 00:58. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

From 20 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 15:26

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place at Birmingham New Street, closing some lines. The 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service is retimed to depart from Birmingham New Street earlier at 00:27 and will run earlier between Birmingham New Street and Coventry - departing from Lea Hall at 00:34, Marston Green at 00:37, Birmingham International at 00:41, Hampton-in-Arden at 00:44, Berkswell at 00:49, Tile Hill at 00:52, Canley at 00:56, arriving at Coventry at 00:58. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 1 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 7 Sept 2026, 13:34

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines. As a result, the 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will be retimed to start from Birmingham New Street at 00:27, and run earlier than usual throughout. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 17 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Aug 2026, 12:08

Operators: West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Rugby and Northampton, closing all lines. As a result, the 22:50 Birmingham New Street to Northampton service will terminate at Coventry. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the 23:34 Coventry to London Euston Avanti West Coast service as far as Rugby, then change at Rugby for a replacement bus to Long Buckby and Northampton. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Aug 2026, 12:00

Operators: London Northwestern Railway

Engineering work is taking place in the Birmingham New Street area, closing some lines overnight. The 00:41 Birmingham New Street to Coventry service will depart earlier than usual at 00:27 and will continue to run earlier than usual throughout. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 10 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 12 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 18 Aug 2026, 11:02

Operators: London Northwestern Railway