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Passengers are being advised about maintenance work on lifts at Birmingham International station which starts next week.

• Multiple railway upgrades are taking place through the ‘Coventry corridor’ between 29-31 August and on Sunday 6 September
• All trains between Birmingham New Street and London Euston will be affected, either with longer journeys or bus replacements
• Passengers advised to plan ahead and travel before and after the bank holiday weekend
• Continue following Government advice on the use of public transport – wear a face covering, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible

• Multiple railway upgrades are taking place through the ‘Coventry corridor’ between 29-31 August and on Sunday 6 September
• This means no direct trains between the West Midlands and London Euston
• Passengers advised to plan ahead and travel before and after the bank holiday weekend
• Continue following Government advice on the use of public transport – wear a face covering, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible

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