Last updated: 10/01/2026 22:46
Last updated: 10/01/2026 18:25
Following severe weather brought by Storm Goretti, the line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton remains closed today.
Trains are unable to run between these stations and may either be cancelled in full or revised to only run part of their usual route.
The line is expected to reopen for normal service tomorrow, Sunday 11 January.
Services will not run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International. Rail replacement transport will run between these stations in both directions.
Additionally, you can use your ticket on Avanti West Coast services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street at no extra cost.
Tickets dated Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January will be valid on any Transport for Wales services up to and including Monday 12 January at no extra cost.
Rail replacement transport will run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton in both directions.
Tickets dated Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 January will be valid on any West Midlands Railway services up to and including Monday 12 January at no extra cost.
Please be aware that due to the road conditions the pick up and drop off points of replacement buses have been amended at Wellington and Shifnal stations for today only.
At Wellington station, the buses will use the stops on King Street.
At Shifnal station, the buses will use the stops on Victoria Road.
If you require further assistance please speak to station staff or use the station help points.
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.