Planned work / notice
Amended 23:22 Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Trent Valley service from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October
From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59
Source updated 9 Sept 2026, 10:45
West Midlands Railway between Birmingham New Street and Rugeley Trent Valley
Notice details
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Smethwick Rolfe Street and Penkridge and between Penkridge and Stafford, closing some lines. The 23:22 Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Trent Valley service will terminate at Walsall. A rail replacement bus service will run from Walsall to Rugeley Trent Valley. 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 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 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:45
Operators: West Midlands Railway
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