Major disruption hits Birmingham New Street station
Train lines to Birmingham New Street station blocked after wire damage
- Major train disruption is affecting journeys in and out of Birmingham New Street station.
- The disruption is caused by damage to overhead electric wires in the Birmingham New Street area.
- Delays of 120 minutes or more, cancellations, and diversions are expected to continue until the end of the day (July 2).
- Affected train operators include CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, and West Midlands Railway.
- Routes to surrounding areas such as Coventry, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are also experiencing severe delays and cancellations.