Travel chaos as all trains suspended in and out of Birmingham New Street after overhead cable damage

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All trains in and out of Birmingham New Street station have currently been suspended after damage to overhead electric wires.

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It's affecting infrastructure between Sandwell & Dudley and Birmingham New Street, meaning the line towards Birmingham New Street is blocked.

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Meanwhile, rail operator Cross Country said: "Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street all lines are blocked.

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"Service will be diverted and as a result, delays may be incurred due to congestion.

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"Wolverhampton won't be served. Ticket acceptance will follow shortly."

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The disruption is also affecting Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway services.

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Travel chaos as all trains suspended in and out of Birmingham New Street after overhead cable damage

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US consumers still confident, but outlook not as rosy

Travel chaos as all trains suspended in and out of Birmingham New Street after overhead cable damage

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Written by sidhanta

All trains in and out of Birmingham New Street station have currently been suspended after damage to overhead electric wires.

It's affecting infrastructure between Sandwell & Dudley and Birmingham New Street, meaning the line towards Birmingham New Street is blocked.

Meanwhile, rail operator Cross Country said: "Due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street all lines are blocked.

"Service will be diverted and as a result, delays may be incurred due to congestion.

"Wolverhampton won't be served. Ticket acceptance will follow shortly."

The disruption is also affecting Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Railway services.

Travel chaos as all trains suspended in and out of Birmingham New Street after overhead cable damage

US consumers still confident, but outlook not as rosy