Emergency services responded to a major incident near Five Ways train station on the evening of September 26, 2026, causing widespread disruption and the cancellation of services operating out of Birmingham New Street, according to National Rail and Birmingham Live reporting.
Train Cancellations and Affected Routes
The undisclosed incident, reported just after 9 p.m., forced the closure of all lines between University and Birmingham New Street. National Rail confirmed that trains running between Birmingham New Street and Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Hereford faced cancellations, revisions, or delays of up to 60 minutes. Disruption on the affected routes is expected to persist until the end of the day.
Alternative Transport and Passenger Guidance
Passengers affected by the line closures have been instructed to secure replacement National Express transport, with additional coaches ordered to manage the disruption. National Rail outlined several alternative travel options for ticket holders:
- Rail replacement transport running between Worcester stations and Longbridge.
- Rail replacement transport operating between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield stations.
- Ticket acceptance at no extra cost on National Express West Midlands buses between Longbridge and Four Oaks via Birmingham New Street.
Travelers have been advised by National Rail to utilize real-time journey planners and allow extra time to complete their routes while emergency crews finish their work at the scene.
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