Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Passengers urged to check before travelling as strong winds cause disruption between Wolverhampton and Stafford
- Region & Route:
- North West & Central
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line to and from Birmingham face significant disruption today, Wednesday 25 March, following damage to overhead lines.
The problem was caused by a fallen tree at Penkridge. It means services are suspended between Wolverhampton and Stafford.
Disruption is expected to continue throughout the day.
Passengers have been advised to check their journey before leaving home and consider whether alternative travel arrangements are possible.
Martin Colmey, operations director for Network Rail Central, said: "Strong winds overnight brought down a tree in the Penkridge area which has unfortunately damaged the overhead wires.
"Our teams are working as quickly as possible to assess the extent of the damage and make the necessary repairs. Services in this area are likely to be disrupted."
For up-to-date travel information and detail on alternative travel please check www.nationalrail.co.uk.
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